Within the framework of the 12th date of South American Qualifiersthe Argentine National Team will receive this Tuesday Peru looking to return to victory. And thinking about the starting eleven that will play the match, Lionel Scaloni was forceful with Julián Álvarez in the previous press conference.
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Beyond the result with defeat against Paraguay last Thursday, the position that Julián Álvarez occupied on the field generated some controversy among fans of the Argentine National Team. And in this context, the question for Lionel Scaloni was inevitable before the match against Peru.
Scaloni's explanation
“Julian is born midfielderinside. Circumstances mean that he has to give us a hand from the outside.“, the coach of the national team began by explaining. And then he ratified a decision that he also shares with Diego Simeone at Atlético Madrid.
“It is not only because we think it is interesting, but because of the impossibility of having some players who can play us on the sides.“, said the world champion coach. And although he did not confirm the presence of Araña as a starter, he supported his position that he accompany Lautaro on the outside.
“Now it has come Giuliano that can give us something. Wherever he plays, Julián always scores the goal and it is important. For any coach it is important“Scaloni closed, supporting the former River player. And beyond the criticism he expressed its importance within the tactical scheme.
