Ahead of the two semifinal matchups on Tuesday and Wednesday, let’s look at the biggest key for each team if they want to lift the World Cup trophy on Sunday, Dec. 18.
How the backline performed against an elite attacking side was a key talking point as France rarely got tested by Australia, Denmark, Tunisia and Poland heading into the quarterfinals. The result clouds the performance, but France will need to be far more secure when Morocco attacks them in transition. The Atlas Lions won’t dominate possession to score, but they have technically sound players who can get the ball in the right spots for a clinical finish.
That’s why Messi dropping into certain zones in the central parts of the attacking third is so vital, as his ability to spin on a dime and put defenders on their back foot opens up passing lanes for his teammates to run into. Getting Ángel Di María healthy will also be imperative as he’s the only other player not named Messi who can draw in defenders to create opportunities.
Now they’ll look to do so again against Messi and Argentina. Croatia don’t have the attacking output to outscore teams, which is why they set up to defend and get their midfielders on the ball to keep things ticking before reaching the attacking third.
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