Has Lionel Messi dropped out with Lionel Scaloni? Argentina manager gives refreshes on his relationship with Entomb Miami star and whether he'll mentor Albiceleste at 2023 Copa America following post-Brazil leave hint

Date: 2023-12-08
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WHAT SCALONI SAID
Discussing of the Copa America 2024 gathering stage draw [via @AlbicelesteTalk on X], Scaloni said: "I'm here since I'm as yet the mentor, however I'm actually pondering my choice. I said after the Brazil game that it is a second to think and I'm still in that example. I'm tranquilly thinking, about how everything goes, whether to restart for sure. The players are doing well indeed and they need a mentor with all the longing and energy, at their level.

"The relationship with president Tapia has forever been awesome. It's all only mine and the instructing staff, we need to ponder the best for the Public Group. I addressed Messi after the Brazil game, he is the commander and I have an extraordinary relationship with him. I likewise talked with Tapia embracing a positive outlook as usual."

THE Master plan
Scaloni had taken over at Argentina after they had sacked Jorge Sampaoli following their Round of 16 exit in the 2018 World Cup. He was then named as the full-time mentor with the Albiceleste after their third-place finish at the 2019 Copa America.

WHAT NEXT FOR SCALONI?
The Argentine will be the lead trainer for the side at the following year's version of the Copa America in the US. His future past that point is still hanging out there.

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