Netherlands national team manager Louis van Gaal spoke at a press conference ahead of the match with the Argentina national team, which will play on Friday and mentioned Messi.
Tulips reached the quarter-finals of the World Cup in Qatar thanks to a 3:1 victory over America, while Argentina eliminated Australia 2:1.
One of the main tasks before this match and at the same time the question was related to the best soccer player from Argentina, Leo Messi.
“Leo is the most dangerous creator – he can create a large number of chances, but I also scored goals. However, if he doesn’t contribute to the team when Argentina is not in possession, we have an advantage in those situations. “I have the plan to stop Messi, but I won’t reveal it – you’ll see on Friday,” Van Gaal said.
The duel between the Netherlands and Argentina is scheduled for Friday at 20:00 at the “Lusail” stadium.