2024-07-06 13:15:52
In the current edition of the Copa America, Argentina confirmed the quarter-finals first by winning two consecutive matches from their group. After winning the last match, he became the group champion and entered the last eight. The Latin country is the group champion not only in the team game, but also in the coaches’ fight.
Argentina is the coach of seven of the sixteen teams in this tournament. Among them, the coaches of the best teams in the four groups are also four Argentines. Argentina’s coach Lionel Scaloni, Venezuela’s Fernando Batista, Uruguay’s Marcelo Bielsa and Colombia’s Nestor Lorenzo are in this list.
Coached by Lionel Scaloni, Argentina’s journey began with Copa winning the last tournament. Lionel Messi has won three out of three matches from ‘A’ group, maintaining their superiority in this season as well. They lost to Canada, Chile and Peru. Group champion with 9 points in three matches.
Venezuela played great from their group. Big contribution behind this is their coach Fernando Batista. Under this Argentinian coaching, Venezuela has entered the quarters as the undefeated group champion with 9 points after winning three of 3 matches.
Uruguay is playing great under the coaching of Marcelo Bielsa. He is called the ‘coach of coaches’. His innovative tactics and attacking style have made Uruguay a force to be reckoned with this season. They also entered the quarter finals as the best group from ‘C’ group with 9 points from three matches.
Colombia is also playing well under Nestor Lorenzo. They stopped Brazil in their last match. He is playing great for the team with a mixture of youth and experience. With 7 points from 3 matches, Colombia also entered the last eight as the group champion.
Eight teams will enter the semifinals. After the semi-final, there is a chance for the Argentine coaches to show their power in the final. As a result, Latin America’s ‘Maestros’ are getting the opportunity to know themselves once again in the continental excellence.