Within the first-half of Argentina’s Group C match towards Saudi Arabia on the Lusail Stadium on Tuesday, the followers of La Albiceleste have been pinning their hopes on the genius of Lionel Messi. Within the second-half although, they wished there was somebody like Diego Maradona to drag the crew out of the rut. The previous Argentine nice, who cheered on the crew from the stands at Russia 2018, is now not with them. And Messi couldn’t replicate his membership magic and carry their spirits.
Messi was in a buoyant temper after he netted the penalty within the tenth minute, however as Argentina failed to attain one other purpose within the first-half, he appeared a bit rattled. When he returned to the pitch after the break, there was no spring in his steps. He wore a glance that was paying homage to his bland manner when Argentina trailed towards Croatia in a group-stage tie at Russia 2018.
After the match, we headed to the Combined Zone, the FIFA-designated space contained in the stadium the place all accredited media are allowed. Understandably, the journalists from Argentina have been disillusioned and upset. Though it was their first loss within the final 36 matches beneath Lionel Scaloni, that they had this Sword of Damocles hanging over their head. Argentina’s current wins, together with the one towards Brazil within the final Copa America remaining, weren’t convincing, admitted some journalists from the nation.
Everybody was ready for Messi’s arrival on the Combined Zone. The triumphant Saudi gamers have been the primary to come back. After a while, the Argentine squad sauntered into the room. Messi appeared in an upbeat temper as he shook fingers with some journalists from his nation and exchanged pleasantries with them. He gave clear-cut solutions to all of the questions posed by the scribes.
Positively, Messi is aware of the way to take care of failures, however it’s to be seen whether or not he can encourage hope in a beleaguered Argentine squad. We’ll get a solution to that query on November 27 (Saturday), two days after Maradona’s second dying anniversary, when Argentina tackle Mexico of their second match in Group C.