Lionel Scaloni and his message before the final against Colombia: “We will try to be the owners of the match”

The Argentine National Team is clear about what it has to do this Sunday in the final of the Copa America United States 2024 where they will face Colombia with the firm objective of revalidating the title won at the Maracaná in 2021.

To this end, Argentine coach Lionel Scaloni revealed what they will try to do at the Hard Rock Stadium against a Colombian team that has been one of the great teams this tournament has had, but against which they will try to maintain their good streak of titles.

“We will try as a team to stop the Colombian game and take control of the match”he pointed Lionel Scaloni At the press conference on Saturday, the coach expressed his awareness that this form has served the Albiceleste, who under his command have won three consecutive titles and are now going for their fourth.

“When we take control of the ball, the team becomes stronger, that is the way we play. Then, we counteract the strengths of the opponent, but always trying to dominate the ball.”considered the Argentine strategist who emphasized that they remain faithful to their essence.

“We have matured in terms of analyzing each rival, but the DNA is always the same”said Scaloni, who indicated that the objective is to be able to impose his style of play to prevent the team led by the inspired James Rodríguez from causing him problems.

“We prepared ourselves in the best way, knowing how difficult the match against Colombia will be, but with the hope of being able to play our game. After that, football has many surprises, but we will try to play our game and not let them hurt us.”analyzed the DT.

Support for the Uruguayan National Team

Lionel Scaloni also referred to what happened in the semi-finals between Colombia and Uruguay, where La Celeste was defeated and some players also got into a brawl with part of the Colombian fans in the stands of the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte.

“Tomorrow should be a party. It would be a joy if it ended well, because the images were very sad. Anyone would have acted that way (like the Uruguayan players). We had a similar incident at Maracaná, but seeing your family in the middle of a riot must be desperate and you have to look at that a little.”said the Argentine coach.

“I hope nothing happens, that it will be a party. I wish it with all my heart. All the families will be there and we cannot think that something could happen. We have to learn once and for all.”concluded the world champion strategist.

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