Scaloni: We showed different faces in the second half, and it was our decision not to let Messi take risks

Football 2:33pm, 10 September 2025 63

This morning, Argentina lost to Ecuador 0-1 in the final round of the World Cup, and Scaloni attended the press conference after the game.

Scaloni said: "When the opponent launches an offensive, sometimes you have to endure it, and we do. But we always remain competitive in the game. We played in the second half with the fear of being able to take red cards again, which to some extent distorted the progress of the game."

"Ecuador is a great team, and they have proved it. If we continue to play today, it will bring joy to their fans."

"The team always maintains a positive attitude because we are always fighting and taking responsibility in our own way. I think the second half belongs to us and there was a chance to get it." More results but failed to achieve, and the team showed different faces in the second half, which is a positive side. "

"We are used to winning, but sometimes fate is not favored. Today, Almada was originally planned to wear the No. 10 jersey, but he failed to make the roster, so we awarded the number to Mastantono. I think he performed well on the bench, always giving all his strength and full of personality. "

"Our goal is to continue to believe in the idea of ​​letting us get to where we are today." "

Speaking of Messi, Scaloni said: "We hope he is fine, we decided not to take the risk of letting him play."source:7m free