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Lionel Scaloni Rings the Alarm Bells For Brazil With Clear Instructions To Lionel Messi & Co. After First Defeat Since Argentina’s FIFA World Cup Triumph

Published 11/18/2023, 6:00 AM EST

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Uruguay broke the 25-game winning streak of World Champions Argentina. La Albiceleste failed to produce a good performance in both defense and attack. Captain Lionel Messi and the rest of the forward line also failed to create consistent chances in the opposition half. So, now manager Lionel Scaloni has rung the alarm bells to give out a clear message.

The reality is that the whole team failed to live up to its expectations which resulted in their loss. Hence, Scaloni is trying to get the house back in order before the important game against Brazil.

Lionel Scaloni expecting improved performances from Lionel Messi & Co

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Despite, the brawl between Argentina and Uruguay players grabbing the headlines, the reality is Messi & Co lost the match. Many have also pointed out that the La Albiceleste let the opposition into its head. This is where they lost the match. Lionel Scaloni has also acknowledged that the Uruguayan team was better. Hence, the manager is aware that he needs to bring his players back to reality. They need to settle themselves as this is their 1st loss after the World Cup.

The Argentinian media felt that the team did not only lose. They also got outplayed by a better team. Some are of the opinion that the team was very much accustomed to winning. However, Lionel Scaloni only has one message for his team. “Turn the page and win in Brazil. As we did in Qatar, after losing to Saudi Arabia. 

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The Argentina team has to realize that they have the team to hit back from defeat as soon as possible. It is also the best possible time for them to face rivals Brazil.

Argentina have the best possible chance to  get their job done against Brazil

Brazil are currently 5th in the World Cup qualifiers table. This is because of their recent defeats against Uruguay and Colombia. The Samba boys are also missing their star player Neymar. They are also missing his experience of playing in these important games. Hence, soccer fans and experts are backing Argentina to get the job done. However, Lionel Messi does not seem to have a tremendous record against Seleção Canarinha.

The Argentinian has played 13 games, with 5 wins and 2 draws, and scored a total of 5 goals. He has lost against the Brazilian national team on 6 occasions. Regardless, there is no doubt he will take encouragement from his recent record in the World Cup qualifiers. The Inter Miami star has scored 2 goals in the last 3 games.

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Lionel Messi will hope to get the win against Brazil to end the year for the national team on a high note. This will also certainly confirm their qualification to the main World Cup event, So, the big question is will Argentina win the game against Brazil? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.

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Anuj Nikhil Virjiani

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Anuj Virjiani is a soccer writer at Essentially Sports. With a fervent passion for the sport, especially the English Premier League, Anuj has meticulously cultivated his expertise in dissecting the game's technical intricacies and strategic nuances, both on and off the field. Anuj's cherished club is, interestingly, Newcastle United, and he has closely followed and analyzed the club's journey through its highs and lows, and enjoyed witnessing their triumphant promotion from the second tier, their recent takeover, and the remarkable qualification for the Champions League last season.
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