Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni hailed Lionel Messi's consistency, saying the 39-year-old remains "a machine" when fully committed and will stay the world's best as long as he keeps playing. Scaloni credited Messi's fitness work but said his determination makes the biggest difference. Argentina face Switzerland in Saturday's quarter-final, with Scaloni calling them tough opponents.
Texas: Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni praised football icon Lionel Messi's consistency, saying his performances remain at a high level in every match.
He noted that although Messi's work with his fitness coach has improved his physical condition, the biggest difference is his commitment on the pitch.
Scaloni also stressed that when Messi gives his all and senses an opportunity to make an impact, he becomes "a machine".
"Leo runs more or less the same in every match. Physically, it's true that he has done preparation work with his fitness coach and it has paid off, but in terms of numbers, I don't know if he has changed that much," Scaloni said as per Reuters.
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