Lionel Messi feeling devastated and hurt the Argentine national team lost 1-2 to Saudi Arabia in Group C match World Cup 2022 at Lusail Iconic Stadium, Tuesday (11/22) afternoon Indonesian time.
Argentina actually started this fight with the ideal. Albiceleste took the lead 1-0 thanks to Lionel Messi’s penalty in the 10th minute. The tables were turned in the second half as Saudi Arabia scored two goals to make the score 2–1.
“It’s a heavy blow, a defeat that hurts, but we have to remain confident,” said Messi France24.
“This team will not give up. We will try to beat Mexico,” he continued.
Messi then spoke about the general aspect of Argentina. Pulga considered that his team played a bit in a hurry and therefore could not achieve positive results.
In this case, Lionel Scaloni’s side could not exploit Saudi Arabia’s tactical approach of playing with a high defensive line.
“We know Saudi Arabia is a team of good players, who move the ball well and play a high defensive line,” he said.
“We are adapting, but we are in a bit of a hurry. There are no excuses, we are more united than ever.”
Messi and his friends are now faced with a difficult task to qualify for the knockout stage. Argentina must perform well when they meet Mexico and Poland in the remaining two matches of Group C of the 2022 World Cup.
(jal/rhr)
