Minutes after Argentina national team to get one historic victory over Brazil at the Maracana, Lionel Scaloni he surprised with his words in the press conference after the match, casting doubt on his continuation in power. “This national team needs a coach with all the energy“he noticed.

What exactly did Scaloni say and why is there talk of a possible departure from the National Team? Details below.

Is Scaloni resigning and leaving Argentina? What the coach said about his continuation

“Now it’s time to stop the ball, start thinking. I have a lot to think about right now. These players have given me a lot. They have given us a lot throughout the coaching staff. And I have to think, I need think a lot What am I going to do”Scaloni began at the conference, when asked for balance.

“It’s not goodbye, or anything. But I have to think, why the bar is too high and it’s hard to keep winning. These guys make it hard. It’s time to think this time. I’ll tell the president and I’ll tell the players later, why This national team needs a coach who has all the energy possible and be well“, continued the coach.

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“I have to think a lot about what I want to do. It’s not goodbye or anything. The bar is very high and IT’S VERY VERY COMPLICATED TO CONTINUE. This National Team needs a coach who has all the energy and is good”pic.twitter.com/lfRHTwIYp5

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“I’m not saying that (regarding his departure), I’m just commenting on what’s going on“, closed the world champion trainer in Qatar. Journalist Gastón Edul, in Rio de Janeiro, later assured that the coach “I do not give up” and who continues – for now at least – to be the coach of the national team.

Diego Morini, from La Nación, provided more details and assured that DT’s relationship with Claudio Tapiapresident of the AFA, she is worn out no matter what she has said “All is well with Chiqui”. The reporter explained: “The coach does not feel comfortable when he warns that his technical staff has to take care of organizational issues that do not fall under his remit and that when they ask for it they feel that they do not find the right answer.”

And I add: “The demands made on him this year to participate in countless actions became uncomfortable for the coach. Because there he was taken into account, but not listened to so much with his requests to organize high-level friendlies for The world champion In addition, some versions suggest another straw for Scaloni’s patience. an alleged request by Tapia to broker the players into agreeing to be photographed with Sergio Massa, before the vote”.

From Brazil, Gastón Edul commented on TyC Sports that Scaloni’s idea is not to resign in the short term, but that the coach will return to Spain, take several weeks and then talk to Tapia and other protagonists. Right now the feeling around him would be that the coach will continue in place.

How long does Scaloni have a contract with the Argentine National Team?

Scaloni extended his contract in mid-2023, for three and a half years. That is, until completion of the 2026 World Cup. Of course, his departure would not be linked to the termination or renegotiation of this relationship, but rather to a resignation – in case that’s what you decide-.

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When will the Argentina national team play again?

After their win over Brazil, Argentina will not play again in 2023. His first fight – still unconfirmed – would be just one friendly the FIFA date March 2024reminding that the Copa América will start inside June of that year and the next date of Qualifiers will be only within September.