Argentina’s 5-1 win over Nicaragua has delivered a fresh package of optimism and hope to the Albiceleste fans heading into the Copa America. In less than a week, the anticipated summer games will take off and head coach Lionel Scaloni seems to have found his key to success just in time: the marvellous connection between Lionel Messi and Giovani Lo Celso.
It has been a long time coming but Friday marked the first time both Argentines were put in the same lineup and it was most definitely worthwhile. To think that former managers of the national side never bothered to try the ‘Lo Celso & Messi’ association, especially aware of the youngster’s ability to open up the field and his incredible through passes to feed the players up front, has left me absolutely puzzled.