FIFA World Cup - Argentina Preview
BY WAQAR HUSSAINIt's no surprise to see that going in to the biggest sporting tournament in the world that Argentina are among the favourites. Read on to see what TSM's analyst Waqar Hussain believes about La Albiceleste's chances.
THE SQUAD
Goalkeepers
Agustin Orion
Mario Andujar
Sergio Romero
Defenders
Ezequiel Garay
Martin Demichelis
Hugo Campagnaro
Pablo Zabaleta
Marcos Rojo
Federico Fernandez
Jose Maria Basanta
Emanuel Mammana
Midfielders
Fernando Gago
Lucas Biglia
Angel Di Maria
Enzo Perez
Augusto Fernandez
Javier Mascherano
Ricky Alvarez
Maxi Rodriguez
Forwards
Gonzalo Higuain
Lionel Messi
Sergio Aguero
Rodrigo Palacio
Ezequiel Lavezzi
Key Players
THE SQUAD
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| Argentina have a 60% win rate in their last 5 matches. |
Goalkeepers
Agustin Orion
Mario Andujar
Sergio Romero
Defenders
Ezequiel Garay
Martin Demichelis
Hugo Campagnaro
Pablo Zabaleta
 |
| Messi has dominated the scoring responsibilty since the last World Cup. |
Federico Fernandez
Jose Maria Basanta
Emanuel Mammana
Midfielders
Fernando Gago
Lucas Biglia
Angel Di Maria
Enzo Perez
Augusto Fernandez
Javier Mascherano
Ricky Alvarez
Maxi Rodriguez
Forwards
Gonzalo Higuain
Lionel MessiSergio Aguero
Rodrigo Palacio
Ezequiel Lavezzi
Key Players
Lionel Messi:
Club: Barcelona
He is Worth: £120m
Position: Forward
World Cup Goals/Games: 1/8
Angel Di Maria:
Club: Real Madrid
He is Worth: £38m
Position: Winger
World Cup Goals/Games: 0/5
Ezequiel Garay:
Club: Benfica
He is Worth: £20m
Position: Defender
World Cup Clean Sheets/Games: FIRST TOURNAMENT
Verdict
"I expect Argentina to be very attacking and open in their group games and top the group with relative ease. From there, they will most likely face Switzerland or France. I reckon their "home" advantage will help them past a sterner challenge in the Last 16 but they could fall short to Germany in the last 8, Germany's attacking jewels will be too much for Argentina's suspect defence."
Waqar Hussain, TSM Brazil Chief Analyst
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