Beijing time (CEST) June 28, third group stage match of the World Cup, Jordan 1-3 Argentina. After the match, Argentina coach Scaloni attended the press conference.

Below is the second part of the press conference.

I'd like to ask you a personal question. You look a bit tired, perhaps because you have to lead this team to pursue the highest objectives. Are you experiencing anxiety?

Scaloni: Anxiety? I don't know, not really. It's always the same state. Like I said, it's like the first day. In every match, you feel something, whether it's a friendly, a meaningless match, a final or any encounter, you feel it in your heart. The coaching staff and I always say there are no easy matches, and the reason they're not easy is because we ourselves make them not easy, it's how we feel inside. If that feeling ever disappears, that's when it becomes a problem. I think this is something we all carry within us.

Is everyone on the team eager to see Lo Celso play?

Scaloni: I'd be lying if I said he's not one of my favorite players. He's been with us from day one and he's an excellent person. He missed the last World Cup, which was a cruel situation, and we've been waiting for him to get another opportunity. We're happy for him, not only for his performance, but also for the person he is.

Even though he didn't participate in the Qatar World Cup, he was always with us, and that attitude will not be forgotten. Being able to give him an opportunity today, and having him play so well and score a goal, makes everything even more perfect. So we're very happy, and he's also contributed to the team.

Are you surprised that Cape Verde is in second place in their group? What do you think of this team you've seen?

Scaloni: Based on what I've seen, I'm not surprised. They're a very good team and they make things very difficult for all their opponents. I saw their match against Spain, I watched it live on television; I saw the first half of their match against Uruguay, I don't remember what I was doing in the second half, perhaps training or traveling. But they're a very difficult team to face. It would be dishonest of me to say here that they're not strong, because in fact they are. They've already made it difficult for Spain, Uruguay and Saudi Arabia, and these are facts. And in this World Cup environment, you have to be even more careful.

They're a very quick team, with good technical skills, and they play very well. Perhaps many people underestimate them, but I can assure you they're a very tough opponent and will cause us difficulties.

Messi came off the bench, which is uncommon. When he enters, do you think: "What do I need to tell him?" After all, he already understands everything on the field. Today he initially played as a number 9, and then moved back to the position behind Álvarez—do you give Messi any instructions?

Scaloni: No, I just tell him "go win the match" (laughs). No, what else can I tell him? Are you really asking me this question? He's the one who absolutely doesn't need any instructions. Seriously, are you asking if I should tell him "run over there" or "control the ball like this"? That's absurd.

No, it's not necessary. He watched the match for 55 minutes and knows exactly what's happening on the field. Of course, sometimes you say things, like substitutions or adjustments to some details so the team functions better, but teaching him how to play? Absolutely not necessary, zero.

Traducido por IA.

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