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Jakarta (ANTARA) – Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni asked his players not to underestimate the Canadian national team ahead of the opening Copa America match between Argentina and Canada in Atlanta, United States. United, Friday (6/21).

“They have a very good team, with important players and a new coach who brings new ideas,” said Lionel Scaloni as reported by AFP on Thursday WIB.

“They are a difficult opponent. They are the best in the country and it is very difficult, especially at the start of the tournament. They can put us in difficulty and we have to do it,” said the former Deportivo La Coruna and of Lazio. player.

Scaloni said Argentina was at full strength ahead of its opener against Canada. Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez is also ready to play after recovering from injury.

“We’ll see if Enzo plays tomorrow, but he’s ready to play starter“, said the Argentine coach.

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However, if Enzo is not ready to appear, Scaloni has another option, namely fielding AS Roma midfielder Leandro Paredes alongside Rodrigo De Paul and Alexis Mac Allister.

“I already have the lineup, I have no doubt. I will give it to them this afternoon, they don’t know it yet. They are all ready for tomorrow’s match. But the best will play,” he said. -he declared.

Scaloni also wants to take advantage of Lionel Messi and Angel Di Maria’s last tournament to defend the Copa America title.

Although they have not declared their retirement, Messi, 37, and Di Maria, 36, are expected to hang up their Argentina national team boots after the Copa America.

“Messi is doing well, he is happy. I have new ideas and new strengths. It’s a good challenge to defend the title,” Scaloni said.

“It doesn’t make sense to think about when they will retire. Let’s enjoy it now, we’ll see what happens later,” he said.

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