By Sergio Silva
Jun 21, 2024, 12:48 PM EDT
The Argentine National Team began with a victory against Canada (2-0) its path in the search for the “Two-time Championship” in the Copa América United States 2024something for which it will be essential that they can “stay calm”, as stated by the captain of the Albiceleste, Lionel Messi.
After the match that was defined with the goals of Julián Álvarez and Lautaro Martínezthe biggest star of world soccer recognized that the North American team knew how to complicate the game, so they must be prepared to know how to take advantage of the opportunities that arise.
“We have been trusting our work for a long time, the patience of having the ball, sometimes it is difficult for us to find the spaces, but most of the rivals play us differently and we have to maintain that patience for when our opportunity comes”highlighted the ’10’ of the Albiceleste.
The Argentine captain, who this Thursday became the player with the most games played in the history of the Copa América (35), also pointed out that although the duel against Canada was within what was expected, it is also true that it was not so easy to stay. with these first three points.
“It was a match as we expected: very hard, very physical. In the first half there were few spaces, a lot of resistance, luckily we found the goal quickly and we were able to play more, but it was complicated”added the star who received an impressive reception at the Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
The MLS Inter Miami star also referred to the lack of aim he had in the opening match of the Copa América 2024, in which he missed no less than two one-on-ones against the Canadian goalkeeper. However, he stressed that the most important thing is to have achieved victory.
“The truth is that yes (he missed the goal), I wanted to bite the goalkeeper’s one, the other one also came with the pressure of the defender behind, I don’t adjust, but I did have several, but luckily we won it”commented the world champion with the Argentina National Team in Qatar 2022.
The Albiceleste, which was crowned in the last edition of the Copa América held in Brazil in 2021, is now preparing for what will be its second match in this competition. It will be against the Chilean National Team on Tuesday at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
This Friday La Roja will be facing Peru in its debut in the competition. The Incas will be the last rival that Lionel Scaloni’s troops will face in Group A of the Copa América United States 2024. That match will be played on Saturday, June 29 in Miami, the “home” of Lionel Messi.
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