Full support to Di Maria and the players he wants to see against Costa Rica

Lionel Scaloni He confirmed that he will make several changes to the starting line-up Argentina national team for this Tuesday's game vs Costa Rica, which kicks off at 11:45pm (Argentine time) in Los Angeles. The coach promised Angel de Maria He goes first, he wants to give the goalkeeper a chance Walter Benitez. And, with a smile, he said it is likely to be so Alejandro Garnacho Should have been from the start.

In his press conference ahead of the match with Ticos on the second day of the Fifa date after Friday's 3-0 win over El Salvador, Scaloni did not confirm the starting line-up but promised: “The idea is to make a lot of changes. , but I haven't given the team to the players yet. He said of the goalkeeper: “I haven't decided whether he saves from the goal or enters later.” With these clues, Argentina will line up with Dibu Martinez or Walter Benitez; Nahuel Molina, Cuti Romero or Pezzella, Nicolás Otamendi and Nicolás Tagliafico; Rodrigo De Paul, Enzo Fernandez, Alexis McAllister; Angel Di Maria, Julian Alvarez and Alejandro Carnacho.

Regarding Fideo Di Maria, who received a threatening message in the country where he usually stays during his return to the country early this Monday morning, Scaloni assured: “Di Maria will start tomorrow. “He's calm, I've seen him well, he has our full support, we've talked to him a bit about everything.”

One of the first questions they asked him was about what he didn't like about these six years, and the coach replied: “Those who left players out of the squad for the Copa America or the World Cup for a long time. We have to make decisions, that's what we're here for.” Then, he said what he expects in these games and with variations. “We're always looking collectively, that's obvious, beyond everyone's individual circumstances, we're looking at the connection. How do you understand them as their “my partner, in training, in sports, friendly but important”

On the opponent and the team's commitment, Scaloni was strong: “We faced it very professionally. You have to play as many games as possible and regardless of the opponent, you have to play it like that. From there, Costa Rica is a good team, it has a World Cup tradition, it has interesting players. , and having qualified for the Copa America, won the last game with renewed enthusiasm.

How does the next contender coach Argentina? Gustavo Alfaro And as a sports director Nelson Vivas, many questions from Costa Rican journalists revolved around them. “He's a coach, he's done very well where he's been, he's always got results with his teams. He's done very well with Ecuador, he's set the bar very high with a group of very young players he's given the chance to play. With time and with good players, the football culture will definitely pay off. Any That's what the coach wants, and I wish him and Costa Rica the best of luck. And of Vivas' contribution, he added: “Firstly, I think he transmits the Argentinean passion for football, regardless of country, to his team very well, and it's important to highlight that.”

Regarding the result, ESPN's colleague Diego Monroic asked him about the Copa America list, if they are all there or if someone can join: “At the end we are ready for anything. If new players come out and make the roster, we'll do it. Now 25 have been called up due to injury. So the quota is over, but whoever has a good season will be there.”