The main problem with Messi is that he rests elsewhere when we attack. But we have to be very careful the moment the ball hits his feet. So don’t take your attention away from him for the entire 90 minutes.
First Published Dec 7, 2022, 3:04 PM IST
Doha: Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk warned his teammates before the quarter-final match against Argentina. Van Dijk said that Messi should not be taken lightly and if there is a good plan, Messi can be caught and tied.
Messi is the best player he has ever played. It’s an honor to be able to play against him. The quarter-final is not me versus him, but between the Netherlands and Argentina. No one can win the game alone. Therefore, if you have a clear plan, you can beat a team like Argentina.
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The main problem with Messi is that he rests elsewhere when we attack. But we have to be very careful the moment the ball hits his feet. So don’t take your attention away from him for the entire 90 minutes. They still rely on Messi for quick counter-attacks. “That will make things difficult for their defense,” Van Dijk said.
At the same time, Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal said that he is preparing tactics to silence Messi in the quarter. We’ll see what that is on Friday, because Messi is the most dangerous and imaginative player in the world. He can create many chances as well as score constructive goals on his own. “But when he doesn’t have the ball at his feet, he doesn’t participate much in the game and we will take advantage of that opportunity,” Van Gaal said.
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Last Updated Dec 7, 2022, 3:06 PM IST
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