The argument that has accumulated in the crowd - it could be seen even if you don't understand a drop of Spanish. Everyone around is trying to cool down the relatively old journalist. Even before the start of Argentina's practice at Qatar University, the excitement in the country's media is probably due to France in the final. Last time, they had to leave Kazan after losing in the pre-quarters to the French.
This time, perhaps, talk of change is being discussed in the Argentine media. The idea was wrong. In fact, the senior journalist wanted to say that Di Maria is the lucky albatross in Argentina's final match. Di Maria is the only trophy in Messi's hands. Some were trying to refute his argument by saying that even Di Maria had to lose to France last time 4-3. There was a lot of debate about why Di Maria should be the symbol of good luck.
The whispers of the Argentine media are now about Di Maria. He was rested after the group stage due to a knee injury. However, he played the last few minutes against the Netherlands. However, many people are puzzled whether they will enter the field by singing the national anthem in the final. Although many of the journalists who went to cover Messi's practice at Qatar University said that Messi is very keen to make the starting squad with Di Maria in the final.
So does Messi think that Di Maria is his lucky bird? Maybe, because 14 years ago, their golden friendship started from the Bird's Nest Stadium in Beijing. The friendship between Messi, Di Maria and Aguero started in that teenage Argentina after defeating Nigeria. After that, the address of the club changed with the age, but the friendship of this trio never accumulated in the national team. Sergio Aguero suffered a heart attack and is now unable to accompany Messi on the field, although he has come to the World Cup. Aguero was left out of Argentina's training camp after an early defeat against Saudi Arabia, which Messi is said to have been angered by. Since then, Aguero has been a regular with the team. Stay with Messi until the tunnel on the day of the match. He is also seen in practice.
Di Maria, like Aguero, is Messi's loyal ally. In the 2014 World Cup, the day Messi wiped his eyes in the Maracana final, Di Maria was also injured. He did not play that final due to injury. After that, De Maria did not play in the semi-finals of the 2019 Copa America because of that injury. Messi's Argentina had to lose to Brazil in the semi-finals. And on the day when Di Maria is next to him in the final after being fit, it is like a golden smile on Messi's face.
Argentina beat Brazil in the 2021 Copa America final with Di Maria's only goal. So firstly, secondly and finally this Di Maria is what Messi wants. But who will play instead of which table Di Maria? Will Lisandro Martinez and Pardes play Di Maria? Argentina coach has prepared three sets for the final. One of which is a very aggressive 4-3-3. With three forwards, the French D-box is also up front. Di Maria's presence is likely to be there. But it is at least certain that Messi will let his lucky albatross fly in the final.
fact
injury scar
In 2014 World Cup, Argentina went to the final by showing power. But Di Maria was knocked out by an injury in the semis. That's why he didn't make it to the final. The Blue-Whites will miss him on the title stage.
Copa America hero
Di Maria played great in the 2021 Copa America. Messi won the title with his goal against Brazil in the final.
Wing's savior
Without Di Maria, Argentina's right wing is completely weakened. Coach Lionel Scaloni tried to rotate a few in that position but could not be very successful.
