On June 28 (CEST), the third match of the group stage of the FIFA World Cup took place between Jordan and Argentina, ending with a score of 1-3. After the match, Argentina's head coach Lionel Scaloni attended a press conference.

Here 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 need to lead this team to achieve the highest goals. Do you have any concerns?

Lionel Scaloni: Do I have concerns? I don't know, not really. The feeling is always the same. As I've said, it's like the first day. You feel something in every game, whether it's a friendly, a non-competitive match, a final, or any other game—you will feel something in your heart. My coaching staff and I always say there are no easy games, and the reason they're not easy is because we make them difficult ourselves; that's what we feel inside. If one day I stop feeling this way, then that would be a problem. I think this is what every one of us has inside.

Is everyone on the team very happy to see Lo Celso on the field?

Lionel Scaloni: I would be lying if I said he isn't one of my favorite players. He's been with us from day one and is a truly exceptional person. He missed the last FIFA World Cup, which was a harsh situation, and we hoped he would get another chance. We're happy for him not only because of his playing ability, but also because of the kind of person he is.

Even though he didn't participate in the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, he was always with us, and that kind of loyalty will not be forgotten. Getting the opportunity to give him a chance today, and the way he played so well and scored a goal, makes everything even better. So we're very happy, and he also contributed greatly to the team.

Are you surprised that Cape Verde is in second place in the group? What do you think about the team you've seen?

Lionel Scaloni: From what I've seen, I'm not surprised at all. They're a very good team, and they make it very difficult for all their opponents. I watched their match against Spain live on television; I watched the first half of their match against Uruguay—I can't remember what I was doing in the second half, maybe training or traveling. But they're a very challenging team to play against. It would be dishonest of me to say here that they're not strong, because they really are very strong. They've already caused difficulties for Spain, Uruguay, and Saudi Arabia, and these are facts. In this FIFA World Cup environment, you need to be even more careful.

They're a very fast team with good technical skills, and they play well. Perhaps many underestimate them, but I can assure you, they're a very strong opponent and will give us a difficult time.

Messi came off the bench, which is rare. When he comes on the field, do you think: "What do I tell him?" After all, he already understands everything on the pitch. Today he started as a number 9, then moved back behind Alvarez—will you give Messi any instructions?

Lionel Scaloni: No, I just tell him "go and win the game" (laughs). No, what else can I tell him? Are you really asking me this question? He's the only one who absolutely doesn't need any instructions. Really, are you asking if I'm going to tell him "run here" or "control the ball like this"? That's absurd.

No, that's not necessary. He watched 55 minutes of the game and knows exactly what's happening on the pitch. Of course, sometimes we might say something, like about substitutions or adjusting certain details so the team functions better, but teach him how to play? Absolutely not necessary, zero.

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