Lautaro Martinez (Inter) and Lionel Messi (Barca) were supported by VfB striker Nicolas Gonzalez in Argentina’s first game at the Copa America 2021 against Chile in a 4-3-3 system.
In the second half, stars like Angel Di Maria (PSG) and Sergio Agüero (Barca) were added. This offensive power was still not enough to win against Chile.
Although the Albiceleste were overwhelmingly superior, the score was only 1-1 in the end. The two-time world champion had missed countless opportunities. Only superstar Messi scored with a spectacular free kick in the corner of the goal.
Even in the World Cup qualifying against Colombia, the Argentines missed many opportunities. After a 2-0 lead, they conceded the goal to make it 2-2 in the fourth minute of stoppage time.
Argentina have drawn four times in the last five games. Actually, the selection of the AFA wanted to finally end the dry spell of 28 years without a title at major tournaments this year.
So far, the team with players like 33-year-old Nicolas Otamendi (Benfica) had more problems in defense. National coach Lionel Scaloni had successfully bet on technically skilled and passable players in midfield.
With this support, Messi didn’t have to let himself fall so far behind. Against Uruguay, coach and fans are hoping for defender Cristian Romero (Atalanta), who missed the start of the tournament due to an injury.
Overall, it is Coach Scaloni who has been in charge of the selection since 2018, have not yet succeeded in forming a real team from the collection of stars. At the Copa, the Albiceleste is the only one not staying in Brazil, but traveling to every game from Buenos Aires.
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