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Scaloni's Funny Threat: Lock Up Yamal Before World Cup Final!
19 Jul
Summary
- Scaloni calls Yamal an exceptional talent and a treasure for football.
- He playfully suggested locking Yamal in his room before the final.
- Scaloni noted Yamal is incredibly difficult to mark, like Messi.
Argentina's head coach, Lionel Scaloni, has lauded Lamine Yamal as an exceptional talent, calling the young Spanish player a 'treasure for football.' Scaloni expressed a playful wish to 'lock Lamine in his room' before their FIFA World Cup final match against Spain, highlighting the immense challenge of marking him. He noted that Yamal, despite his youth, possesses a talent that will bring Spain significant future joy.
Scaloni drew a parallel between Yamal and Lionel Messi, describing both as players who are incredibly difficult to defend against. The coach mentioned that while Spain was a potential opponent they had analyzed, their preparation involved studying all possible World Cup contenders. Scaloni also acknowledged the personal touchline duel with Spain's manager, Luis de la Fuente, who had mentored him previously.
