Venezuela will face Argentina in the upcoming 9th round of the South American qualifying group stage on October 11th Beijing time. Before the match, Argentina's goalkeeper Rulli was interviewed about the upcoming match as well as some situations within the team.
Speaking about national teammate Damian Martinez's inability to play in this match due to a ban, Rulli said, "He and I have been in almost constant communication. He told me earlier that he thought he would be banned for certain behavior. At first, I thought it was because of a confrontation between him and the cameraman, but he told me that it was much more complicated than that and that there were other reasons. I felt sorry for his absence because he was very important to the national team. He is a very good man, with excellent skills on the ball and impeccable character. I think that at this moment in time we should focus on something more important, which is to be united and fight together for the Argentine national team."
Rulli also emphasized the importance of head coach Scaloni and his coaching staff to the team. He said, "They are very strict with us and don't give us any room to relax, which we are very grateful for. Under their leadership, this team has gained a deep understanding of what it means to represent the Argentine national team. We have a great leader, and he and his coaching staff constantly remind us that the national team is more than just a game, it's an honor and a responsibility. Their strict demands have made us more united and more combative."
Talking about the core of the team, Messi, Rouli was full of respect. He said, "Messi's position in the team is irreplaceable, and it's true that everyone sees him as a god. Sometimes we may not always realize how lucky we are to play in the same team as him. But when this cycle is over and we look back, we will realize how rare and precious it is to be able to play alongside Messi and win honors together. He is our leader, our role model, and we will give our all to fight for him and for the Argentine national team."
The upcoming South American qualifiers are crucial for Argentina, and the team needs every player's full effort. I believe that under the leadership of Scaloni, Argentina will be able to overcome the difficulties and achieve good results.
