On Tuesday night, the teams square off in the first World Cup semifinal.
Two days before their World Cup semifinal match versus Croatia, Messi’s Argentina train
Argentina is confident that they have figured out a way to disadvantage Croatia in their Tuesday World Cup semifinal.
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Although they weren’t the favorites to make it to the last four once more, Croatia repeated their success from last year by winning both of their penalty shootouts.
And Lionel Scaloni is certain that they pose a threat to his side.
“They’ve caused problems for numerous national teams. I won’t go into detail about the important players’ strengths and shortcomings, but we have looked at how we may harm them. He said, “It sometimes works out, sometimes it doesn’t.
“We strive to give all on the field. Luck can be on your side occasionally. A strong performance will make it simpler for us to accomplish our goal. However, since this is football and a sport, occasionally the best team may not prevail.
When questioned about the 37-year-old experienced midfielder of Croatia, Luka Modric, Scaloni stated it was a pleasure to see him play.
Not only because of his talent, but also because of his behavior, Scaloni remarked, “He’s a role model for so many of us. “I can only say that we should enjoy him. You should enjoy football players like him if you love the game.
According to Scaloni, the absence of the suspended Marcos Acuna and Gonzalo Montiel would not be a problem because both Angel Di Maria and Rodrigo De Paul would be healthy.
“We have a unique method and fashion. Naturally, there are times when we must consider our opponents’ strategies, according to Scaloni.
We’re going to stick to the system and not alter our style in any other way. We will, of course, make decisions throughout the game (depending on circumstances) and rise to the occasion.
A question regarding Argentina’s players’ “unsportsmanlike behavior” after their shootout victory over the Netherlands was also put to Scaloni.
“That’s football. The last game was played the way we had to play. Arguments can occur occasionally, but that is all. There is a referee because of this, Scaloni stated.
“This notion that Argentina behaves in this manner needs to be abandoned. We didn’t say anything despite losing to Saudi Arabia.
“We won the Copa America in Brazil, and (Lionel) Messi, (Leandro) Paredes, and Neymar all displayed the most sportsmanlike behavior while seated next to each other in the Maracana tunnel. I’m not entirely sold on the notion of unsportsmanlike behavior.
For his post-game actions, Messi was also singled out in some circles, but Nicolas Tagliafico, a defender, praised his captain’s influence on the team.
He has always been this way; he is our captain and leader and constantly pushes and inspires us. When he is on the field, we have a distinct edge since he is a fantastic motivator, according to Tagliafico.
“We try to move forward as a team and realize our dream with everyone’s help. The most lovely thing to do with Messi by our side is that.