two names in focus and a big advantage
Argentine futsal coach previewed the final of the World Cup, to be played on Sunday.
Argentine futsal coach Matías Lucuix said this Saturday that the Portuguese team has “one of the best waiting in the world” and is “a very tough rival” that the 2021 World Cup final be open and economical.
“Portugal has evolved, not only in terms of national teams, but also in terms of clubs and the institutional level. They are showing this growth. He is the champion of Europe, a very tough rival and I see a lot in common to who we are, emotionally and of personality, “he began by saying, in a press conference previewing the decisive meeting.
Matías Lucuix, aged just 35, could become the youngest coach to win a Futsal World Cup, after being assistant in 2016 in Colombia in the Albiceleste team, in the final against Russia, after eliminating Portugal in the semi-finals.
“[Portugal] He built a very competitive personality, they have a very chosen idea and he has one of the best selectors in the world, Jorge Braz, and one of the best players in history, Ricardinho. They have this thirst for revenge from the last World Cup, but it’s a final, “said the helmsman of the Argentines and former athlete.
Thus, Matías Lucuix is aware that the final will have two teams wanting to “fight, compete and give the best” they have, stressing: “Emotions and desire must be in every ball, in every situation, but with the concentration that we have to play the game that suits us. As endings, you play and win. That has to be the goal.”
“It’s a final. There’s no mental or physical fatigue. For them, it’s the game that takes them to glory. For us, it’s the game of history. play very hard and we have to have mental capacity, both if the necessary things well or badly, “stressed the coach, who assumed that the” key “of the match can be figured in the” unity, commitment and sacrifice “of the South Americans .
About the quinas team, Matías Lucuix also considers that he has the advantage of having players who play together at the club – Portugal has seven players from Sporting -, appearing in the preparation of the World Cup with a greater level of integration.
“We will face one of the best advances in the world, with players who play in the same team, which is an advantage. We have to be focused and faithful to our identity and philosophy. It will be an open game and, I hope, attractive”, concluded the coach.
On the other hand, Damián Stazzone, also 35, does not consider that the experience of the Argentines, having already played in a World Cup final and conquered or conquered, is decisive, as, on the other hand, Portugal also has athletes used to titles.
“It’s not decisive, especially because we’re going to face a team that also comes from playing finals and winning very important titles. The key “will be to be concentrated. If you’re in favour, defend saber. If not, suffer and be able to reverse.” , expressed the player, who plays in the Italians of CMB Matera.
The final of the Futsal World Cup, between Portugal and Argentina, will be played on Sunday, at 20:00 (6:00 pm in mainland Portugal), at the Zalgiris Arena, in Kaunas, Lithuania, after Brazil and Kazakhstan decide the third and the fourth place in the tournament, starting at 18:00 (16:00).