In the concluded South American World Cup Qualifiers, Argentina defeated Venezuela 3-0. After the match, Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni attended the press conference and talked about relevant topics and situations.
On Argentina's Performance
“The team has always been united and maintained a high level of close cooperation on the pitch. I believe this is our biggest strength and one of the reasons we can perform well. We have done our best in all aspects. We have a very close connection with the outside world, and my relationship with the fans is equally good. I also want to thank them for supporting us throughout the games and giving us the strength to do better.”
“I don’t like to look back on our past performances, but if I did, I would start reflecting and say that a lot of things have happened, so that people can enjoy this journey.”
On Argentina Maintaining Excellent Form Even After Qualifying for the World Cup
“We are very happy to be here and continue to play our style of football. I don’t pay much attention to the achievements we have already made; you always have to look forward.”
On His Views on the Match
“After scoring the first goal, the team played more calmly. Overall, I am very satisfied with our performance today, and we can carry this momentum into the next match against Ecuador.”
On Whether Messi Will Play in the Next Match Against Ecuador
“No, Messi will not play in the match against Ecuador. He will not travel with the team. He has made great efforts for our national team and deserves a good rest to reunite with his family. Moreover, he will focus on his club team.”
On the Performance of Young Players
“This is part of getting young players involved in the game, and they will be happy with what they have learned in the matches. This is part of growth. They have shown that even after winning, they still want to continue growing and learning, and losing matches troubles them a lot. But this is how growth works in football, and our performances have shown that they have grown.”
On the Goal for Next Year's World Cup
"Winning the World Cup is not easy, and I don’t think about that. Our job is to enter next year’s World Cup in the best way and form. There are many things to do and prepare for before we even think about the World Cup."
