BUENOS AIRES: With a September friendly looming for Argentina against their World Cup final conquerors Germany, coach Alejandro Sabella is aware of the urgency of a decision on his future.
Sabella, whose side lost 1-0 after extra time to Germany in the Maracana final a week ago, told reporters on Friday he will be mulling over his future this weekend and then arrange a Wednesday meeting with Argentine FA chief Julio Grondona.
“I know there are friendlies scheduled. In the middle of the week I’ll talk with Julio,” Sabella said.
“It’s a situation that can’t wait much, this weekend I’ll think about it and I’ll call Julio to have a meeting with him… I have to feel capable of doing (the job),” the 59-year-old said.
Argentina play Germany in Duesseldorf on September 3 in a match that will serve as a warm-up for the world champions’ opening Euro 2016 qualifier against Scotland four days later. Argentina also face Brazil and Hong Kong in friendlies in October.
Argentina’s World Cup squad have said they want Sabella to stay at the helm and prepare the team for the Copa America in Chile next year.
“That makes me proud but my decision doesn’t depend on that… It’s down to whether I feel strong enough to give 100 percent,” he said.
“If I can’t give the players what I ask of them, it wouldn’t be honest.”
Sabella said he was not analysing alterative job offers.
“If I leave the national team it won’t be to work elsewhere, it will be to rest.” (Reuters)
