Messi is the best player in the world, and no matter how tall or short you are. Nothing can stop him when he gets going on the other side. Therefore, the Dutch could lob it as much as they wanted. But Messi’s magic could simply put an end to their hopes in the stands. Will van Gaal be forced to bring in Wout Weghorst and Luuk de Jong, who are both towering, bobbing heads?
They could be the greatest threats from the air, as both are well over 6 feet tall. According to 99.com “Van Gaal has already stated that he would consider bringing them both on and lumping crosses into them in a dire situation. Such a plan would be especially effective in this match.”
Curiously, the Netherlands has not scored from a set piece in this tournament.
First, Van Dijk, Nathan Ake, and Virgil van Dijk are serious aerial threats in their starting lineup. Additionally, Gakpo is one of the tournament’s penalty crossers and has contributed numerous club-level assists from corners. According to 99.com, Lisandro Martinez will be expected to defend the aerial challenge as the designated projectile wall. Despite being significantly shorter than Weghorst and De Jong.
Messi, on the other hand, is the best player in the world, no matter how tall or short you are. Nothing can stop him when he gets going on the other side. Therefore, the Dutch could lob it as much as they wanted. But Messi’s magic could simply put an end to their hopes in the stands. Time off before the high-wire act: How did van Dijk, Gakpo, and Depay relax before the Argentina match?
With a ride on a luxury yacht, UNO, and water paddles. The Dutch national team went sailing at the beginning of this week to unwind before getting into the training groove for the exciting game against Argentina. Onsoranje, the official social media account, shared photos of Holland boss Louis Van Gall organizing a leisurely day on a luxury yacht in the Persian Gulf for employees.
Virgil van Dijk, Memphis Depay, Cody Gakpo, and Nathan Ake were found in pictures on the bright assembled around in a circle to play a round of UNO. Steven Bergwijn and Denzel Dumfries, among others, were spotted splashing around on NSP paddle boards at sea, while others went swimming.
Despite the fact that the Netherlands defeated the United States 3-1 to reach the quarterfinals, they will face Argentina. Led by Messi and on a high. Van Gaal had made the decision to take his players out for some proper downtime because he was well aware of the high-octane nature of that match.
They might be left dragging their feet on Friday by Messi and his crew.