The Argentine star referred to his next match and did not hesitate to highlight the work of the ‘Tigre’ in command of the ‘red’. What did he say?

The Argentine team started its participation in the 2024 Copa América on the right foot after beating its counterpart from Canada 2-0 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. With this result, the ‘albiceleste’ immediately takes the lead in Group A awaiting the clash between Peru and Chile.

After the opening match of the continental competition ended, Lionel Messi spoke with the media and referred to his next match. The current world champions will face the ‘red’ on the second day and something that did not go unnoticed by the ‘Pulga’ was the great change that the ‘southern’ team has had since the arrival of Ricardo Gareca .

“We are in a difficult group, now we face a very competitive, very good team, which the arrival of Ricardo Gareca gave something else as well ,” said the left-hander, implying that he has closely followed the ‘mapochos’ process. ‘ .

One fact to take into account is that Chile no longer arrives as a rival in free fall, on the contrary, it is now considered one to be careful. “Calm down, we started winning, but we also thought about resting and preparing for the game with Chile,” said the Inter Miami player about what is to come.

Let us remember that the ‘Tigre’ joined the Chilean national team squad in January of this year after his eventful time at Vélez in the Argentine League. Since his incorporation, Peru’s eternal rival greatly improved its level of play, registering two 3-0 wins in friendlies. In addition, they faced France and although they did not win (3-2), they gave them a fight.