Scaloni revealed what he told Lionel Messi at halftime against Mexico, in Qatar 2022
The coach brought to light some details that were experienced in the Argentine locker room, at halftime against Mexico.
After losing their World Cup debut against Saudi Arabia, the Argentine National Team had no margin for error. They desperately needed a victory, since in the event of a draw it would be very difficult, while a defeat already left them out of the competition. In the case of Mexico, it was also important, since it could guide their stay in the round of 16.
Already with the result of the Arabs against Poland, both teams knew the importance of winning at the Lusail Stadium. Although the two came out with all the enthusiasm from the beginning of the match, the first half was quite poor in terms of goal situations and the low intensity was the only thing that was rescued in the first 45 minutes of play. There was barely a shot on goal and it was from a set piece.
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However, in the second half another image was observed, with a Lionel Messi totally turned on and a huge reaction at the group level that Lionel Scaloni highlighted at a press conference. Between one time and another the very clear differences were seen and the coach recognized what was the message that was given at halftime.
He commented that the dressing room was fine during halftime and that they knew that the difficulty of the match was taking its toll. “We intended to go ahead, but we knew the difficulty. We ask for patience, play with Guido Rodríguez closer to the center-backs to have more output”, clarifying that it was both to play and to press.
How does the road continue for Argentina?
The first two games of the group stage have already passed, where the "Scaloneta" won against Mexico and lost against Saudi Arabia in the debut. With the three points achieved, he was positioned in second place and a leading unit Poland, whom he will face next Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. (Argentine time). In case of winning, they would go through the round in first place, unless Arabia beat Gerardo Martino's team.
