Many thought that after the failure of the Argentine national team in the 2018 World Cup, Jorge Sampaoli would step down, that he would tell AFA that he resigns because the position was too much for him. However, none of those ideas go through the head of the former Sevilla coach.
In fact, according to the Argentine portal 'Infobae', the man from Casilda is already thinking about the future of the Albiceleste and when the waters are calmer, he plans to formally present the '60x6' project to the AFA with a view to the upcoming Copa America and the 2022 World Cup.
Jorge Sampaoli's idea is to completely renew the Argentina national team. Give opportunities to players from the local league and consolidate others that he already had under his charge in the World Cup, in which he was eliminated by France in the round of 16.
'60 by 6' is the name of the project, a program for the next four years that includes ongoing monitoring to select 60 outfield players and six goalkeepers for the national team. [...] The plan aims for a profound renewal of the base of national team players, with the main focus on Qatar. And the bet is that the new generation has "Sampaoli's imprint"; emphasizing, in a way, that until now he adapted to what the historic players proposed, publishes the aforementioned source.
But AFA no longer wants him
The problem for Jorge Sampaoli is that his work is no longer liked in AFA. He arrived with fanfare, but disappointed in the qualifiers and the World Cup. In fact, the Argentine football federation expects the 'Hombrecito' to submit his resignation.
However, the environment of the coach born in Casilda believes that this will not happen. And if they want him out, the AFA Executive Committee would have to pay 20 million dollars as a sort of compensation. In conclusion, they either start believing in his '60 by 6' project or they will have to empty their coffers to get rid of him.