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Argentina they will face French in the finals World Cup 2022. Here are three ways the Albiceleste can go about silencing France.
Argentina made several lineup changes during the 2022 World Cup. This is also what will be interesting to expect before the match against France in the 2022 World Cup.
Argentina can use the formation of three equal defenders in a 3-5-2, 4-4-2 or 4-3-3. This different approach depends on Lionel Scaloni’s reading of the situation.
Here are some ways Argentina could silence France:
1. Attack on the sideline
Theo Hernandez and Jules Kounde are the full-backs actively assisting the attack in France’s 4-2-3-1 formation. The aggression of the two full-backs can be exploited by the Argentine to launch a counter-attack.
Lionel Messi, Julian Alvarez, Nahuel Molina and Marcos Acuna could take advantage of gaps in Les Bleus’ defense to make punctures.
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Theo Hernandez assists attacks regularly and Argentina can use him in a counter-attack scheme. (REUTERS/DYLAN MARTINEZ)
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2. The sharp instincts of Julian Alvarez
Julian Alvarez has really gone crazy at the 2022 World Cup. He can be confident as Lionel Messi’s partner on the Argentine front line.
Alvarez also has a great read on the situation. He was clearly seen in his ability to exploit the blunders of the opposing goalkeeper, resulting in a penalty, to counterattack.
If Messi plays with a heavy load, Julian Alvarez will be the solution for Argentina’s center of attack.
 Lionel Messi can only pose a danger by seeing small gaps in the opponent’s defense. (REUTERS/BERNADETT SZABO) |
3. More Lionel Messi
Argentina will not be fixated on Lionel Messi because this makes the flow of their attacks predictable. France also said they are not only focused on Messi.
However, it is undeniable that every little move by Messi can invite danger to France. Whether it’s a kick from outside the box or an assist, Messi’s presence in the penalty area will be France’s main threat.
In addition to going through open play, Messi can also threaten with free kicks or corner kicks, as well as penalties.
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