He was once thought to be Argentina’s next star. But even at the age of 30, Paulo Dybala has yet to make it to the XI. Even after winning a World Cup, he did not live up to expectations. This month, the Copa America starts in the United States.

Before this, Argentina will play friendly matches against Ecuador and Guatemala. These two matches alone, Dybala has no place in Albiceleste’s copper squad. Argentine coach Lionel Scaloni spoke to the media about this on Monday.

He said, ‘It’s not just about him. When you drop a player, especially in the conditions we did, it’s always difficult. We have a special fondness for him but have always said, the team comes first.’

“When it comes to possession, we have problems in certain areas in particular. We had to make a decision. With all the pain in the world, we left Dibala.’

Argentina started training in Florida from Sunday. Lionel Messi is scheduled to join the team a day later. Despite reporting that he is healthy, Scaloni is unhappy with the fitness of some players. That is why the Koper squad has not been announced yet.

“The condition of some players is not ideal,” Scaloni said. We have doubts about the physical condition of the players at some places. We have to cover a lot of ground and then take a final decision. That’s why there are extra players with the team.’

At the end of last year, there were rumors that Scaloni wanted to leave Argentina. After 36 years, Albiceleste’s World Cup-winning coach also spoke about his future.

He said, ‘My future? I’ve already had a bad time in November. Now to add strength and match yourself. I am fine at the moment. I’m here unless the president of the Argentine Football Federation thinks otherwise.’

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