Lionel Scaloni has changed little so far at this World Cup. Between Argentina’s first two matches, the coach made just one change to his starting line-up, preferring continuity as the defending champions entered the knockout rounds.
But after wins over Algeria and Austria, Scaloni’s challenge is now about protecting the legs and giving minutes to the rest of his side, while still carrying the momentum towards the knockouts. «The idea is to give the most players a chance to play. I think they deserve it and, when the match allows it, we will do that,» Scaloni said.
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Messi’s half-time call looms as Scaloni watches Argentina’s knockouts
Lionel Scaloni has changed little so far at this World Cup. Between Argentina’s first two matches, the coach made just one change to his starting line-up, preferring continuity as the defending champions entered the knockout rounds.
