Arshavin: Argentina will have difficulty at the 2026 World Cup, even though Messi is a great player
Andrey Arshavin believes that the Argentine team will have difficulty at the 2026 World Cup, despite the talent of Lionel Messi.
Former famous Russian player Andrey Arshavin said that the Argentine team may encounter problems in matches with strong opponents at the 2026 World Cup. Arshavin made comments on the current performance of Lionel Messi, the star of the Argentine team.
"Has Messi improved in the last four years? For me, he has decreased a bit, because I have seen how he plays in MLS. When defending, the Argentina team plays in a 4-4-2 formation, Messi usually takes the central position, while Lautaro Martinez or Alvarez participates in defense. They will have difficulty facing stronger opponents, when they do not have enough players. When Argentina controls the ball, they still choose Messi, even though he is in the position. But if Messi continues to play like in the first match, they still have a chance.
However, I think Argentina will have difficulty, despite the fact that Messi is a great player, the best in history. At 38 years old, his speed hasn't slowed down. His first two or three steps are still very fast, and he can pass any player. This gives him a second or two to move on and get away from his opponent. It's true that when you run far, you can be caught, but in general, he is a god of football, so his glory is completely deserved," Arshavin said in the program "Match TV."
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