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Van Gaal on Messi’s weakness: ‘Our chance’

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Van Gaal on Messi’s weakness: ‘Our chance’

Ahead of the quarter-final against Argentina, Dutch national team coach Louis van Gaal sees superstar Lionel Messi’s weaknesses as a big opportunity.

“Obviously Messi is their most dangerous and most creative player,” van Gaal told NOS TV channel. “On the other hand, he doesn’t get too involved in the game when the opponent has possession of the ball. Therein lies our chance.” Elftal will meet Argentina on Friday (20:00 CET/MagentaTV) at the Lusail Stadium north of Doha.

The sides last met in the semi-finals of the 2014 World Cup, when Argentina won on penalties. “We have some scores to settle,” said van Gaal. “I don’t like looking back. At the time I thought we were going to win, so I also changed accordingly.” out. This had saved two penalties in the quarter-final against Costa Rica.

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According to van Gaal, the fact that his side are now in the quarter-finals after the sometimes harsh criticism of their play does not take the pressure off. “We want to be world champions. I said that at the start and my players have embraced that goal. Even if it’s not the greatest opportunity, we want to take it,” said Bonds’ manager.

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