Scaloni outraged: ‘Refreshment breaks? That’s not normal!’

– The group was always difficult. It’s also hot here. The fact that matches are constantly interrupted helps the weaker team because it allows it to recover. That story seems somewhat unreal to us. But well, it is the way it is, we don’t decide – said Scaloni.

Refreshment breaks were introduced due to high temperatures, but their role increasingly goes beyond the physical recovery of the players. Coaches also use them for quick tactical corrections, which Scaloni sees as something that changes the usual rhythm of the game. Scaloni further explained why such a format bothers him. In the classic football rhythm, coaches usually make major corrections at halftime, while now they have the opportunity to react more. after twenty minutes of play.

– Everything we prepared before the match can change depending on what happens in the first 22 or 23 minutes. We usually do corrections in the locker room at halftime. Now we do it in three minutes on the field. Over time, we will get used to it, but it doesn’t seem normal to me – said Scaloni.

He added that the professional staff is trying to adapt to the new circumstances.

– We try to analyze and correct what we see. I think it will improve – he concluded.