Silvestre Angliyaga advised Messini to stop
The match between the teams of England and Argentina in the semi-finals of the World Championship is once again putting Lionel Messi at the center of attention in the football world before the game. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
Former Manchester United and Arsenal defender Mikael Silvestre shared his experience with England's national team players on how to stop this legendary attacker. According to information provided by Goal.com, the former player specifically emphasized that Messi's unique movements on the field pose a great threat to the opponent.
According to Silvestre, the England national team is actually not inferior to Argentina in terms of squad and has sufficient potential to win. However, in order to do so, they must neutralize the unexpected moves that will be made by Lionel Messi.
The former defender noted that Messi's seemingly motionless appearance on the field is actually a carefully thought-out tactical style aimed at distracting the opposing defenders. According to him, Messi enters the most dangerous situation when he appears to simply stroll across the field.
When Lionel Messi is on the field, he is actually preparing for his next magical trick. He analyzes the game and plans which ball to strike the decisive blow with.
The data collected during this tournament shows that Messi ran almost half of the total distance on foot. Although this figure may give the impression that his physical condition is declining, it is actually a conscious choice made to conserve energy and demonstrate high speed when necessary.
Mikael Silvestre advises the England defenders not to play one-on-one with Messi, but to maintain team vigilance. According to his words, constant communication between the defensive line and the full-backs is the key to success.
Messi has unparalleled skill in unexpectedly staying out of the defenders' sight and finding empty spaces. The former player warned, based on his experience, that Messi can appear in unexpected places at any moment.
For the England national team, this semi-final is not only about securing a final spot, but also an opportunity to defeat a historic rival. The tactics used by Tomas Tuchel will depend on how effectively they can neutralize Messi's short-distance quick movements and unexpected passes.
The match hosted by the city of Atlanta will undoubtedly become an unforgettable event for football fans around the world.
