November 20, 2024 – In today’s World Cup qualifier in the South American region, Argentina secured a 1-0 victory over Peru, continuing their lead in the standings.
After the match, according to Argentine media TyC, head coach Lionel Scaloni did not attend the press conference, and assistant coach Walter Samuel took his place.
Before the journalists could speculate, Samuel preempted them, stating, “Scaloni is not feeling well, so I am here to answer your questions. There’s nothing to worry about.”
Samuel added, “The players are very eager for victory, which is absolutely right. Of course, we made some mistakes in our previous match against Paraguay, but after making adjustments, the team found its rhythm.”
Reflecting on the year’s matches, Samuel summarized, “Overall, 2024 has been very good. Of course, losing one match (in the last round, Argentina lost 1-2 to Paraguay) is very disappointing, but it’s good because it keeps us on our toes. We have high standards, and we must maintain them to continue with our ambitions.”