"I don't think there is a better person than him to represent Argentine football" - Lionel Scaloni wants former Barcelona star to be with the World Cup squad
Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni has expressed his desire to have Sergio Aguero with him in an advisory role at the World Cup in Qatar. The manager has welcomed the former Barcelona striker, hailing him as the ultimate representative of Argentine football.
Scaloni’s side have already booked their tickets for the World Cup in Qatar. After 15 CONMEBOL qualifying fixtures, La Albiceleste remain unbeaten, winning 10 matches and drawing the remaining five.
Former striker Sergio Aguero has been offered a role on Argentina's staff at the #WorldCup in Qatar to serve as a link between the players and the coaches.
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Having won the Copa America in the summer of 2021, the South American champions will head to the World Cup in good spirits. To boost their chances of winning the grand event, Scaloni has wished for the return of Manchester City legend Aguero, but in an advisory role.
Explaining his plans for the now-retired 33-year-old, Scaloni told TYC Sports:
“Sergio is well received here, it is very important that we know the role he can occupy, not that he is about to be there because that is not going to do him any good either. I discussed it with him and it became clear what I intend.”
He added:
“I would like him to be with us and I think he will be and he will come with us to the World Cup. He is a boy who, in addition to what he was as a player, not only at national team level but at club level, deserves recognition and wherever he goes he will leave the image of Argentine football well. He is welcome and with a clear role.”
Scaloni explained that he wanted Aguero to work closely with players and outline any problems that might occur on a day-to-day basis. He said:
“I would like him to be around his teammates, to tell us about any problem or anything that may happen in the World Cup. Typical things that someone close to the players can do."
Scaloni continued:
"In the coaching staff we have people close to us, but if there is a person of this caliber who can be clearer, seeing what is happening on a day-to-day basis and who is from a good source, it is important. Later, as an image, I don't think there is a better person than him to represent Argentine football.”
Before retiring from football due to a heart problem earlier in the season, Aguero spent a few months at Barcelona. His most notable contribution for the Blaugrana came in October 2021, when he scored their only goal in a 1-2 defeat against Real Madrid.
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