Argentina made a statement in their win over Croatia and will head into Sunday\u0027s showpiece with two players back from suspension.
In their quarterfinal against the Netherlands, he was arguably one of Argentina’s best players, winning nine of his 13 duels, completing 100% of his dribbles and earning the penalty from which Lionel Messi scored their second goal.He could be critical if Argentina are to control that side of the pitch, where France have Ousmane Dembele in great form.
Montiel has been a squad player, but he was also critical in their win over the Dutch, converting in the penalty shootout, which Argentina won 4-3.Article content The third piece of the puzzle that could be key to Argentina’s success against France is midfielder Di Maria, who was left on the bench for the whole of the semifinal against Croatia as Argentina cruised home having taken a first-half lead.
Di Maria, who has been recovering from a thigh injury suffered against Poland in the group stage, has played only nine minutes in Argentina’s past three matches. Yet he is expected to be fit and ready to go in Sunday’s final. The 34-year-old was Argentina’s hero in last year’s Copa America final against bitter rivals Brazil, scoring the goal that earned the country its first major title in 28 years.World CupDi Maria, who missed that match more than eight years ago due to injury, will get a second chance to get his hands on the most sought-after prize in world
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