Lionel Messi Set For a Personal Meeting As Lionel Scaloni Wants To Change Some Players Before Argentina’s Copa America Campaign

Defending Copa America champions Argentina have a big objective on their hands for the upcoming year. The side will look to defend their title with the tournament set to take place in the United States. However, despite the recent wins this year, Albiceleste boss Lionel Scaloni believes the team needs a makeover and has invited national captain Lionel Messi to discuss some names that might have to be dropped from the squad.

This is a big move from Scaloni, as the manager has indicated that Copa America 2024 could be his last major tournament with the national team. However, despite all the news in the media, the manager will look to turn attention to the job at hand and help Lionel Messi and his men lift the coveted title.

Lionel Scaloni invites Lionel Messi to discuss the future of certain players

With the Copa America 2024 a matter of months away, Argentina will hope to put their best team forward to defend their title. Manager Lionel Scaloni will have a lot on his plate as it’s never easy for a manager to remove players from the team sheet.

During a recent interview, the Albiceleste boss touched down on his work, claiming there were some names in the team that needed to go for the team to operate at the highest standards. The Argentine boss might make some crucial changes to the team with some players not performing up to his standards.

According to the interview, “Scaloni will meet with Messi. The coach believes that some things and names must be changed in the squad to continue competing with high standards. His lack of energy is because the decisions are not easy, neither in the soccer nor in the emotional aspect.”

It has been reported that Lionel Scaloni is not too happy with his role with the team and could step down from his role following the conclusion of the Copa America. However, the manager said that he does not want to think about his old statement and operate in the present.

Lionel Scaloni not hell-bent on leaving the team

The Albiceleste boss left everyone stunned following the game against Brazil during the World Cup Qualifiers last month. Scaloni, during his press conference, stated that he was looking to step down from his role as Argentina’s head coach, which came as a big surprise for the fans and players.

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However, it looks like the manager is not too fixated on his old statements. During a recent press conference, Scaloni stated, “I am here because I am still the coach, but I’m still thinking about my decision. I said after the Brazil game that it is a moment to think, and I am still in that instance.”

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