Argentine striker scored an assist in the friendly against Puerto Rico and was highly praised for his performance
did not hide his surprise and satisfaction with the performance of the newcomers in the Argentine team after the 6-0 defeat of , in Miami, this Tuesday (14). Among them were the Palmeiras and . With another World Cup approaching, the coach sent a message: that they continue to perform well at their clubs. The Alviverde striker seems to have understood the commander’s message well after realizing his dream of playing with his idol and spoke of giving everything to the leader of the Brasileirão to defend the 2026 World Cup, in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
“We know it’s not long before the World Cup. Now it’s time to do things well at Palmeiras (to be among the 23 called up for next year’s competition). Scaloni has already gotten to know me over these months, he knows what I can give and I’ll keep working”, a satisfied Flaco López told Diário Olé, owner of an assist in the friendly with Puerto Rico and highly praised for his performance. “Every time I have to come here (to the national team), I see it as if it were the last time. I think this leads me to work seriously, to try to improve and to try to be at the same level as my teammates”, continued the top scorer from Palmeiras this season.
“As the coach said, I feel like I have a lot to improve and, with all these monsters we have at our side, I think we will improve a lot. I’m very happy and confident”, added the player, called up in Scaloni’s last two squads, but only used this Tuesday.
*With information from Estadão Conteúdo
Published by Fernando Dias
