Copa America News 2024: Canada coach Jesse Marsch said he wants his team not to be afraid when they face Lionel Messi’s Argentina in the opening match on Thursday (06/20) .
However, the former RB Leipzig and Leeds United manager admitted Canada may struggle to limit the impact of the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner, who is expected to start for the reigning European Cup champions. world in their attempt to retain the continental crown.
“An organized and disciplined team will be important. We’ve talked about it a lot, and then an aggressive team that plays without fear, a team that is always ready to get involved in the game,” Jesse Marsch said at a press conference. Wednesday (06/19).
“The challenge Messi faces is not only his quality, but also his ability to move around the game. He doesn’t appear in the same place all the time.
“He’s very smart in his shots at times, in the way he moves in the backline. Of course, every time he has the ball, the way he starts to create combinations, it really gives confidence, composure and quality to the team, unique isn’t it? That’s what makes him the best player to ever play this sport.
The 50-year-old American, who took charge of Canada last month following the departure of John Herdman, has played only two friendlies in preparation for the tournament. The Canucks suffered a 4-0 defeat against the Netherlands and a 0-0 draw against France.
“I played against him (Lionel Messi), I trained against him several times and I had success, but he always finds a way to make the difference because his quality is extraordinary. So it will be a challenge for us,” Marsch concluded. .
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