The under-fire boss and his management staff were not mentioned by Manchester City's striker in a social media post following elimination
Jorge Sampaoli and his Argentina coaching staff were noticeable omissions from a thank you message posted by Sergio Aguero on Instagram.
Argentina crashed out of Russia 2018 courtesy of a 4-3 last-16 defeat to France on Saturday to compound a poor tournament that saw them scrape into the knockout stages via a late win over Nigeria having been battered 3-0 by Croatia and held to a draw by Iceland.
Aguero was dropped for the clash against Les Bleus, but did come off the bench to score late in the game.
The Manchester City striker took the time to thank his family and supporters of the national team, but Sampaoli – whose future remains shrouded in doubt – was not included in his message.
Writing on Instagram, Aguero said: "It is time to thank my son, my family and my friends who accompanied me every day. Those who with great effort came to Russia to encourage us.
"To all those who from Argentina and many countries supported us with feeling and passion. And above all my colleagues who are the best in the world for leaving their soul in every game.
"Also to the doctors, physios, props and chefs that are part of a great team. To continue fighting always and together. I love you Argentina."
Kaido
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Why is everybody firing on Sampaoli!?? He is not the only man to be blamed. Every Argentine player must be blamed for their defeat. The goalkeepers fluster while collecting the ball, the defenders totally suck at clearing the ball, the midfielders cannot be found anywhere in the field and the attackers are walking around with blunt weapons. Only after saying all this you can blame Sampaoli for choosing tiki taka kind of play to favor messi rather than choosing long passes and counter attack kind of play which is favoring every team in this world cup. Dont use Sampaoli as an escape goat.
psalmuel1
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Hmmmmm. See frustration. Macherano has retired Aguero rejects message. Incredible