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How to stop Lionel Messi? That's the question that worries many teams ahead of a clash with Argentina, but Switzerland believe the solution is teamwork. Switzerland coach Murat Yakin has revealed that his staff have analyzed several scenarios to stop the Argentine star in the World Cup quarter-finals.
Switzerland will have a significant absence in this match, as Johan Manzambi will not be available due to injury. The coach himself confirmed that the midfielder was unable to recover in time.
" We did everything we could to recover him, but unfortunately Johan will not be able to take the field ," said Jakić.
The Argentina clash also carries an emotional weight for Granit Xhaka. Switzerland returns to play the world champions at a World Cup after the 2014 clash in Brazil, where the Swiss were eliminated in extra time after Angel Di Maria's 118th-minute goal.
The Swiss captain wants a different result this time and speaks openly about his desire for a rematch.
" I don't have fond memories of that match. It was my first World Cup and we conceded a goal in the 118th minute. We should have scored, so tomorrow we will look to avenge that result, giving everything on the pitch ," said Xhaka.
Despite the high temperatures expected during the match, the former Arsenal midfielder makes no excuses and emphasizes the importance of the moment.
" When you're in the quarter-finals, the climate doesn't count. It's already a privilege to be at this stage and there's no excuse ," concluded the Switzerland captain.
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