Now that the group stage of the South American Sub 20 Cali 2023 has finished, Group A confirmed its 3 teams classified to the final hexagonal: Brazil, Colombia and Paraguay, with Peru and Argentina being eliminated. The ‘albicelestes’ were left out after losing to the locals 1-0 on the last date.
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In Argentina they have been considering this elimination as a resounding failure and from various sectors the technical director, Javier Mascherano, has been pointed out. The exjugador of Barcelona assumed the responsibility of this failure and put in doubt the continuity of him.
“I don’t think it will continue. It is clear that the one who failed is me. I will meet with the president (Claudio Tapia) because I have an excellent relationship with him as with everyone. But I have failed”he stated.
“I couldn’t convey (to the players) the confidence and tranquility that was required”added the former player of the Argentine team.
Mascherano, in what seemed more like a farewell, thanked the AFA for trusting him in choosing him for the position. “I am very grateful for the fact that they have given me the opportunity to lead the Argentine national team. There is not much to say. What remains is to regret what happened, for the boys, for not having been able to help them ”, express.
Argentina said goodbye to the tournament with 3 losses, a single win (against Peru), scoring 3 goals and conceding 6.
