Argentina’s coach, Lionel Scaloni, held a press conference this Monday (30), the day before the friendly against Zambia, at Bombonera, which concludes the preparation of the current world champions on this FIFA Date.
Asked about striker Joaquín Panichelli being cut, and will miss the chance to play in the , the Albiceleste commander became emotional and, with tears in his eyes, left the press conference.
“After receiving the result [dos exames]he came to the building, when he could have stayed calmly at the hotel, and spoke to us. Very emotional, he was right in what he said: that he didn’t deserve it. And I said the other day that no one deserves it, but he, in particular, is a worker. And there will be other chances. He’s a kid who’s contagious and… well, I can’t do it anymore”, said Scaloni, before getting up and leaving the press room.
Panichelli has had a great season at Strasbourg. With 16 goals, the Argentine is the competition’s top scorer.
However, after experiencing a problem with his right knee during Argentina training before the , the 23-year-old player was found to have ruptured his cruciate ligaments and was removed from the squad.
As a result, Panichelli will not have the opportunity to play in the World Cup, which starts in June. A, the current champion, is looking for its fourth title.
