After Argentina successfully advanced to the CONCACAF final with a 2-0 win over Canada, head coach Scaloni attended a press conference to share his team's joy and outlook for the future.
Scaloni began by expressing great praise and gratitude for the team's performance. He said, "It is a matter of pride and gratitude for all of us to be in the final again. We are well aware of the difficulties and challenges involved, so we feel immensely happy and satisfied when this goal is achieved. The Canadians played very well today and they were a tough opponent, which makes us appreciate this win even more."
Speaking about the final, Scaloni showed a cautious and optimistic attitude. He said, "We will enjoy the final, but at the same time we know it will be a very tough game. We are only one step away from winning the cup and we have to give it our all and not leave ourselves any regrets. We have a few days to rest and get in shape, which is a favorable condition. We will do everything we can to get the players back and make sure we can show our best form on Sunday."
Scaloni expressed high importance and expectation for the opponents he will face in the final. He mentioned that Uruguay and Colombia, as top opponents, brought great challenges to the national team. Uruguay, in particular, had beaten Argentina and created great difficulties for the team. Colombia, on the other hand, has yet to play Argentina but is also seen as a tough opponent. Scaloni said, "We will wait and see and prepare for the challenge of these two top teams."
Speaking about Messi's future, Scaloni gave a very open and inclusive attitude. He said, "Messi is a legend of Argentine soccer and his presence means a lot to the team. He can stay in the national team as long as he wants. Even if he retires, we don't have any problem if he wants to be with us. We respect his decision and hope he will continue to contribute to Argentine soccer."
