Dalic: "Argentina is under much more pressure than Croatia"

MADRID, 12 Dic. (EUROPA PRESS) -

The Croatian coach, Zlatko Dalic, has assured that Argentina, which they will face this Tuesday in the semifinals of the World Cup in Qatar, is "under much more pressure" than they are, and has been convinced that they will leave "the skin " to try to reach the final of the World Cup.

"I didn't expect the Netherlands to trace the game back. Thinking about the semifinals, we're going to be a compact team. It's crucial for both teams, but I think Argentina is under much more pressure," he said at a press conference, in which He affirmed that in the quarterfinal duel between the albiceleste and the Netherlands "there were behaviors that did not have much to do with football." "I hope it doesn't happen in this case," he said.

In addition, he is aware that there will be an Argentine majority in the stands. "It is true that there will be many more Argentine fans and that is an obstacle for us, but we don't have to think about that. We cannot complain, we are in a semi-final. Both teams will feel emotional. The faces of the Argentines when they cheer on their team It's amazing," he said.

Lastly, he acknowledged that Leo Messi "is again at an impressive level". "He not only scores goals, he also provides assists and is very connected to the entire game of the team. They have a team that gives their all, compact, and extraordinary. They have their own weapons and want to give everything," he concluded.