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'Lets hope he changes his mind!" - Leandro Paredes begs Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni to reconsider potential resignation

In a bombshell interview, after masterminding <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/argentina-player-ratings-brazil-nicolas-otamendi-lionel-messi/blt9834fc98f4b40d0a" target="_blank">Argentina's 1-0 win over Brazil</a> in World Cup qualifying, the Albiceleste manager revealed that he <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/lionel-messi-lose-mentor-argentina-boss-lionel-scaloni-shock-resignation-hint-world-cup-qualifying-win-brazil/blt9d9a9e3d0243e5b9#csef47a027071c2a20" target="_blank">"has to think a lot about what to do"</a>, suggesting that he might relinquish his post of head coach for the national team. His comments sent shockwaves among the players and fans as they hold Scaloni in the highest regard after the tactician guided them to their third global crown in Qatar 2022. Paredes urged Scaloni to think long and hard about leaving the national team and hoped that he would continue at the helm.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Speaking to the media after the match, Paredes said: "We didn’t talk to Scaloni. We are aware he’s the head of the group, let’s hope he stays there, that he makes the decision to stay because he is very important. He will have his reasons but we are more than grateful. Let’s hope he changes his mind and stays with us.”

WHAT PAREDES SAID ABOUT SCALONI

Argentina have been flourishing since Scaloni took over the reins. &nbsp;After a disappointing result against<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/argentina-player-ratings-uruguay-lionel-messi/bltdf8c46e5629e6237" target="_blank"> Uruguay last time out,</a> the manager showed that he can boost his troops to script a comeback even in the most hostile of conditions. They are currently at the top of the World Cup qualifying group and hold a massive eight-point lead over sixth-placed Brazil, who have lost three consecutive matches under Fernando Diniz.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Scaloni's remarks came in the aftermath of a match <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/brawl-in-crowd-forces-delay-of-argentina-s-world-cup-qualifier-at-brazil-as-lionel-messi-leads-team-mates-into-dressing-room/blt947098ee482259d6" target="_blank">marred by off-the-pitch violence at Brazil's Maracana stadium</a>. His words could be a repercussion of the complete breakdown of law and order at the stands as he did not share anything definitive about his potential resignation. Although it does raise questions about his future the Argentina faithful will be hopeful that their successful World Cup-winning coach isn't leaving the team anytime soon.

WHAT NEXT FOR SCALONI & ARGENTINA?

'Lets hope he changes his mind!" - Leandro Paredes begs Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni to reconsider potential resignation | Goal.com US

Leandro Paredes begged Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni to &quot;change his mind&quot; and reconsider potential resignation.