Scaloni hails Aranda and points the way: “A fine new talent” | OneFootball

The Argentina national team coach spoke about Boca’s young prospect, praised his qualities, and called for bringing him along slowly at the start of his career.

Lionel Scaloni spoke about Tomás Aranda’s current situation and highlighted his potential following his breakthrough at Boca. The coach included him in training sessions with the national team and emphasized his qualities, although he asked for patience because of his age.

“We brought him in to train because we see what you see. He’s a great emergence. He has desire, confidence, one-on-one ability. He’s a very interesting player,” Scaloni said at a press conference ahead of the friendlies against Mauritania and Zambia.

The coach also valued the chance for young players to share space with the senior squad, including Lionel Messi: “It’s good for them to train with their idols and see that they’re flesh and blood.”

Beyond the praise, Scaloni was clear about the attacking midfielder’s development process. “He’s very young. His career is just beginning and he has to progress step by step,” he explained. He also stressed the context in which he is developing: “He plays for Boca, one of the most demanding clubs in the world.”

Aranda is going through a week marked by his first steps in the top flight. He was called up to the Under-20 team by Diego Placente and scored his first goal in a Boca shirt in his tenth match as a professional.

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