Scaloni: Argentina No Longer Dependent on Messi

Lionel Scaloni, Argentina’s national team coach, reveals significant development in his team’s performance — La Albiceleste now shows consistent quality with or without Lionel Messi’s presence.

The ‘Messidependencia’ phenomenon that previously characterized the Argentina national team — is now fading with the emergence of new key players in the squad.

• Julian Alvarez
• Lautaro Martinez
• Enzo Fernandez
• Alexis Mac Allister
• Emiliano Martinez
• Rodrigo De Paul
• Cristian Romero

This team transformation is evident from Argentina’s success in winning Copa America and World Cup titles — where the contribution of all players proved as crucial as Messi’s role.