“Chiqui” Tapia referred to the options for leading the Argentine National Team: "My plan A, B, and C is Scaloni"

porEditorial Team

Argentina

The disastrous president of the AFA expressed his desire to renew the bond with Lionel Scaloni

The president of the Argentine Football Association (AFA), Claudio "Chiqui" Tapia, referred to the future of Lionel Scaloni and left a message about the continuity of the coach at the helm of the Argentine National Team. The official stated that his absolute priority is to keep the current coaching staff and assured that he does not consider any other name to replace him.

Tapia wants Scaloni to continue

Tapia highlighted the bond he has with the world champion coach and recalled the difficult moments he faced since his arrival at the national team. "I care a lot about Gringo. He went through tough times here," expressed the AFA president.

Additionally, he explained that he maintains constant contact with Scaloni and expressed optimism regarding the negotiations to extend his tenure. "We have a back-and-forth relationship. Each of us has our own timing to process our grief. We all want him to stay. There were very advanced conversations," he noted.

Regarding the possibility of considering other coaches if Scaloni decides to end his time with the Albiceleste, Tapia ruled out any alternatives. "My plan A, B, and C is Scaloni," he affirmed.

The recognition of the Argentine National Team's cycle

Tapia also emphasized the identification that this squad has achieved with the fans and considered that the team marked an era due to the results obtained and the bond built with the people. "The people identified with a group and never has the public had so much joy as with this National Team," he stated.

Finally, the AFA president valued the decision to have supported Scaloni when he took office and during the moments of greatest questioning. "Perhaps my success was choosing who leads the National Team and supporting him," he concluded.