Argentina boss issues update on Paulo Dybala and Lionel Messi | OneFootball

Jorge Sampaoli has revealed his plans for Argentina superstars Lionel Messi and Paulo Dybala during a press conference on Thursday.

Argentina’s national team coach has stated that the Juventus and Barcelona stars will play together up front when Russia 2018 kicks off next summer.

The former Sevilla boss revealed that “in January we will begin to work on the relationship on the pitch between Dybala and Messi. Paulo can also play as a number 9, I am certain that they will do great things together.”

Groundbreaking plan, Jorge …

Sampaoli mentioned Dybala’s team-mate at Juventus Gonzalo Higuaín, who has been left out of the squad for the World Cup.

“Higuain is not of use to me in the short term, not because of a lack in his ability but because there is too much pressure on him from certain fans but in the lon term he will be evaluated on his performances like any other player.”