Surprise from Real Madrid star to national team: Why did Scaloni say that Mastantono "can t be anxious"?

First understand him, train him, and then fully realize his potential. Scaloni's plan for Franco Mastantono seems to follow this order. As the national team coach specifically emphasized, the 18-year-old man only participated in two training sessions and made only 69 minutes of official appearances with the national team. But he was neither overwhelmed by the responsibility nor affected by the environment.

This is exactly what Scarloni admires most about this rising star who returned to the Monument Stadium after a sky-high transfer to Real Madrid.

"He performed great, not only because it was of great significance to an 18-year-old who was able to play in an Argentine jersey, but also because the game against Venezuela was full of emotional tension, and he always maintained a steady mind." He proudly emphasized at the national team press conference.

Franco Mastantono devotes himself to

The 21-jet Franco Mastantono is so calm, perhaps the reason why he can handle Venezuela calmly. He cooperated with Messi. At the beginning of the game, Messi looked for him many times and tried to tear the Venezuelan team's intensive defense through passing and cutting.

At the same time, he also knew how to start from the right and insert the gap behind the central defender diagonally. This strategic running position is quite valuable.

"Franco Mastantono worked hard to open the wing space" Scaloni explained that he was "slowly" observing Mastantono "whether position he performed best".

The coach also realized that he was beginning to understand the new star - just like Mastantono made his debut at the 16-year-old River Plate team coached by Demikalis, or when Real Madrid first made his debut, adapting to the high-pressure environment seemed effortless to him.

Challenge that shaping Mastantono

Scaloni stressed that "having Mastantono is new to me", so it is necessary to "a slow observation of where he is more outstanding". He believes that "maybe more on the inside position will be his ideal choice", and he also recognizes that Mastantono is willing to step out of his comfort zone and can still participate in the offensive organization without being restricted by sidelines or lack of space.

However, Scaloni also insisted on respecting the growth process. "We must do it at the pace we are now." We cannot rush to achieve success, although this young player from Asul has become a reliable choice among this diverse new generation team with his skills.

Franco Mastantono is the best embodiment of all this and represents the new era that is beginning. And now, he can play side by side with Messi - Messi's performance at the Monument Stadium moved everyone, including these young men who once posted him on posters but now become teammates with him.