Many thought that Scaloni would not last with Argentina. Maybe it would take only last a few months. But the infamous Scaloni stayed with Argentina for four consecutive years. He was made head coach from an interim coach. Under him, Argentina ended a generation of regrets by winning Copa America, then the Finalissima with Italy, and now the World Cup.
The Argentina team is not very attractive to the naked eye. Like Brazil, England, or France, the stars in Scaloni’s team are actually one star – Lionel Messi. But Dibu in goal, Lisandro in defence, and Christian Romero, Paredes or De Paul in midfield are worthy companions of Messi.
That’s why when Argentina went to the World Cup in Qatar after 36 consecutive matches unbeaten, and they were one of the biggest contenders to win the World Cup. From ordinary football fans to European football pundits, Argentina was accepted as the biggest favourite of this year’s World Cup.
Scaloni’s football strategy is not complicated bunch. But understanding the situation in the field, his changes are quite effective. He did not bring Lisandro down with Australia and Poland. Not that Lissando is a defender worthy of a place in the XI. However, Scaloni gave Romero a place only for height after seeing the height and head goals of players from Poland and Australia.
On the right side of the fullback, one time Montiel and another day Molina. On the left side, he also brought down Acuna and Tahliafiko. Benfica gave young midfielder Enzo a box-to-box role. On that day, Enzo repeatedly ran through the boundaries of the opponent’s half-space.
He took strong shots from outside the D-box. Again he played the holding midfielder position. He can be seen in a 4-4-2 formation with two defenders to form a three-man defensive wall. Scaloni’s tactics and eleven selections are a shambles. If you think something for sure in advance, then you are dead.
However, Scaloni made such changes in almost every match of the World Cup to understand the opponent’s strategy. That’s why it would not be wrong to give him the title of one of the best ‘Tactical Coach’ of this World Cup.