“Messi is a much better player now than before”: Lionel Scaloni surprises with his opinion on the Albiceleste captain [Video]

Within the framework of the Finalissima between Argentina and Italy, the coach of the ‘Albiceleste’, Lionel Scalini, praised Lionel Messi about whom he considers has improved a lot in football, this despite the multiple criticisms he received the player in his season with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG).

In an interview that was published on the social networks of the Finalissima, Conmebol-UEFA Champions Cup, Scaloni indicated that Messi “ before he was impressive, he passed to whoever he was and did what he wanted with the ball. And now he understands the game much more”.

Likewise, the coach of the Argentine national team pointed out that the ‘Flea’ “has improved a lot”, this while recalling the times they faced each other in his time as a player . “Otherwise I suffered it playing and we always lost. And as a partner I always got along (with him) before the World Cup 2006 and all the way”.

This Wednesday, the Argentine and Italian national teams will play the Conmebol-UEFA Champions Cup Finalissima at the mythical Wembley stadium in England, which will be a great opportunity for Messi to win his second title with the ‘Albiceleste’.

In that sense, Scaloni referred to the ‘Azzurra’, which he considered “a great rival” and commented that if they had qualified for the Qatar World Cup 550 , “would be a candidate to win the Cup”.

In turn, the coach who has been instrumental in the recent success of the Argentine team, insisted that Italy is “without a doubt one of the best world teams, with an incredible football culture and an admiration I think is mutual”.

“For us it’s a nice test, especially thinking about what’s to come and, well, let’s hope it turns out well,” he said.

Scaloni has arranged for 29 players for this match, among which Messi and Ángel Di María stand out. , Emiliano Martínez, Nicolás Otamendi, Rodrigo De Paul, Lautaro Martínez and all the great figures of the Albiceleste.

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