You can try to play wide open against us and give us some space in midfield. Seriously, if I was playing against Argentina I would try to be very physical. A top priority would be to mark Riquelme very well, try to deny him the ball. be a shadow to him, don't let him breathe. Also watch for the wingbacks joining the attack from the laterals, players like Zanetti and Sorin. And of course depending which lineup Pekerman has you have to worry about players like Tevez or Messi causing damage. On attack, I would work a lot on crosses, because our goalkeepers are a bit suspect in that area. Especially if we start Abbondanciery, he is generaly solid but he can be troubled by crosses. But if Pekerman plays his cards right, we should have a lot of options and variables, we should be able to make adjustments to whatever you put against us. So good luck!
Argentina's main problem is the same as always: diagonal crosses. Be it from set pieces or from dynamic play.
Xeneize12 is correct. I don't get it either... they have tall players but still don't cover well.... If Macherano and Heinze are healthy there is nothing much they can't handle... However, they need these 2 players.
Another problem I've noticed is not being set properly defensively against fast counter-attacks. This is going to be crucial against Ivory Coast (I'm actually assuming they have a fast paced style - like most African teams). This is one of the problems I see when they use a 4 man backline with Sorin as the LB. While I think Sorin is a phenominal player (like most Argentinos Juniors youth products) - he love's the attack. He loves it so much sometimes that he loses his place. This could leave that sector exposed - if they don't cordinate with the LM and the DM. One positive thing is that recently Sorin has been playing more conservatively - making runs when he has cover and not unduly exposing that side - so there is hope. That's part of the reason I like a three man defense (two stoppers and one libero) - though I see its potential weakness against wide attacking squads - (Holland).
Let me give u guys a few tips for playing Argentian, watch out for your legs and face. They'll play ok, until they start feeling the pressure that they are about to lose. At that time they'll kick you in the face, fall down and pretend it was an accident. They are one of the diertiest countries, both at nt level and club level. Do not drink any jesus juice that they try to give u or you'll run with same fate as Brazil in '90. Over all, you have to be prepair to play a very phisical game otherwise, they will crush you.
oh so u actually think, you play fair? after what colluccini or whatever his name is did to morales in the confederations cup? and what dirtiest club all did to chivas in libertadores?? you've got to be delusional.
I didn't say Argentina was the cleanest team. But you shouldn't be talking, since Mexico isn't any cleaner than Argentina. What Boca did to Chivas, I apologize for that.. But really I shouldn't be doing so, since I don't symbolize or represent Boca in anyway. In fact, Boca is probably the thing I hate most.. So don't come talking to me about them, since I have nothing to do with that.
are u kidding? compared to argentina Mexico are angels. Every single WC Argentina has won, there's been something weird and twisted in it. even in '90.
The only reason something wierd didn't happen when Mexico won a WC is because they never were close to winning one... Sorry about that..
You guys are still sour for what happened in the Confed Cup? Take another look, or 3, and you'll see, if he hadn't done that, it would have been far worse.
man, Argentina is a good team but hello??? you actually think they'll win? i mean for god sakes, you guys are already making excuses as to why you ain't getting out of the group stage.
WTF? No Argentine doubts we'll make it out of the group stage, and most of us actually do think we'll end up first in our group. Shut up about what you don't know.
Brazil may be the obvious favorite, but Argentina is one of only a handful of teams with a solid chance to lift the cup in Germany.
I think right now Brazil must be faves, followed by Argentina , Italy, Germany and England.... Holland as much as I respect them will self destruct, Spain has no backbone.. the Czech as darkhorses
Argentina lost to Brazil in: -Copa America Finals -Confederations Cup Finals -World Cup Qualifying Final Table I guess the only thing left is to lose in the World Cup Finals?
Copa America, we outplayed them even a brazilian will agree. First game in the qualifiers we did not play that bad and one of the panelties was very questionable, second one in buenos Aires we killed them!! The Confederations Cup was admitedly miserable, we played the poorest I have seen in a while. In short yes on paper it looks like they have the upper hand, reality is these two could play ten games and the end result would be 2 wins each, two loses each and a draw each... that is how even they match up.