Lionel Messi has built up an inheritance that is unparalleled in football history, with fans, coaches and even colleague -super stars who often call him the greatest player of all time. But with the 38-year-old who enters the last phases of his career and his future uncertain, Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni has made his attitude clear about who could follow the legend.
A wave of young talent has emerged in recent years – some have already been established, such as, such as Kylian Mbappe” Vinicius JuniorAnd Erlingand others still develop, like Lamine Yamal” Longor Argentina‘s own own Franco Mastantuono And Nico Paz. The national team has already confronted with challenges that Angel di María replaced after his retirement, and finding someone to step into the role of Messi can be just as difficult.
During a press conference on Wednesday, Scaloni was asked whether Argentina – or the world – will ever see Messi’s successor. His answer was Bot: “No, there can’t be. There will not be. There will certainly not be a Messi heir“Said the coach.
Further down on the worldwide game, Scaloni doubled: “There can be great players who mark their era, but what Messi has done for so long, I think it will not be repeatable. Football has many unexpected turns, but in this case I can almost assure you that it will be impossible to see something like that again. From what I have seen, Leo is unparalleled. “
Head coach Lionel Scaloni (L) and Lionel Messi (R) of the national team of Argentina during a training session.
The position of Scaloni is clear: although the world game produces many emerging stars, none of the mix of sparkle, a long service life and impact of Messi will replicate. For the coach, the influence of Messi goes beyond figures and trophies – It is about the inheritance that he leaves everywhere he plays, one that even overshadows Diego Maradona.
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The announcement immediately led questions about his future in the long term, whereby a response from Scaloni was drawn. ‘Maybe tomorrow is not his last game in Argentina“Said Scaloni.”We will try to play another in the future, because he deserves it. “
The coach also spoke about the daily impact of Messi on the team, especially in the training. ‘When he gets on the field, he brings something that I have never seen in anyone else – And that’s just who he is as a person. It is and remains a pleasure to coach him. He’s still there today, and we have to enjoy every moment. “
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