Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni insisted he has already passed a major test of leadership ahead of his team s Copa America third-place play-off against Chile.
After several years of chopping and changing managers, Argentina were hopeful Scaloni would lead them to trophy glory in Brazil to prove without any doubt he is the right man for the job.
He was appointed last year in the wake of Argentina s World Cup failure, when Jorge Sampaoli was in charge.
At the Copa, however, Argentina missed out after losing 2-0 to hosts Brazil in the semi-finals and inevitably that led to questions being asked of Scaloni s leadership.
He addressed that issue on Friday, saying: I do not feel as though I am on trial. I think my test has already passed. Bringing these players an…