Paul’sFor his part, he did a differentiated job but for preventive reasons since the coaching staff does not want to demand it after the effort made in Friday’s game against the Netherlands, which he arrived with a muscle discomfort.
In the first case, the coach took the response of the Juventus striker, who left the team due to a quadriceps strain suffered on November 30 against Poland on the last date of the first round, as good news.
The man from Rosario was not taken into account for the match against Australia in the round of 16 and only participated in the final 10 minutes of extra time against the Dutch national team.
Although he did it in good shape, scaloni later accepted that say mary He was not fully up to a greater demand, so on Saturday he returned to training in a special way together with midfielder Alejandro “Papu” Gómez, affected by a slight ankle sprain.
say mary He responded well to a more intense task and is emerging as one of the alternatives for the DT at the time of forming the starting lineup.
just as Paul’swho will be cared for until the hours before the confrontation with the Balkan team, after having played 65 minutes at a good level in the quarterfinal match.
The Atlético de Madrid footballer was concerned about a discomfort he felt 48 hours after that game but he remained in the team based on a controlled physical program to favor his recovery, for which it is estimated that he will return to the starting lineup.
Argentina vs Croatia: the team that Scaloni would think of
Scaloni knows in advance that he will not be able to count on two footballers due to suspension: the sides Gonzalo Montiel Y Marcos Acuna. Nahuel Molinaauthor of the first goal against the Netherlands, will continue on the right wing and will enter on the opposite Nicolas Tagliafico.
The eventual return of Di María could modify the tactical drawing of the teamwho on Friday used a 5-3-2 with Lisandro Martinez as a central marker alongside Christian Romero Y Nicholas Otamendi.
With the Juventus player inside, the formation would go to the 4-3-3 used in the first four games, although due to the rival’s characteristics, DT will analyze the possible inclusion of a fourth midfielder.
In this way, he would counteract the Croatian midfield made up of Luka modric, Marcelo Brozóvic Y matthew kovacicwhich is characterized by its good ball handling.
If you prefer that option, to populate the middle zone, the one who has the best chance of entering is Leandro Paredes, who lost his place in the initial formation after the defeat against Saudi Arabia in his debut.
scaloni He will wait for the last training session tomorrow and define the team only on the day of the game, as happened in all the World Cup presentations in Qatar.
The two most likely options are the following: Emiliano Martínez; Molina, Romero, Otamendi, Lisandro Martínez and Tagliafico; De Paul, Enzo Fernández and Alexis Mac Allister; Lionel Messi and Julian Alvarez (5-3-2).
Either Martinez; Molina, Romero, Otamendi and Tagliafico; De Paul, Paredes, Enzo Fernández and Mac Allister; Messi and Julián Álvarez (4-4-2).
Qatar 2022: when will Argentina vs Croatia play
Argentina and Croatia They will face each other this Tuesday at 4:00 p.m. at the Lusail Stadium with the refereeing of the Italian Daniel Orsato, the same one who refereed in the second World Cup game against Mexico.
Source: Ambito
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