The second favorite in the tournament, Argentina will be awfully difficult to beat on their home continent. Pressure will be the number one factor that could interfere with Alejandro Sabella’s team’s chances. There aren’t enough superlatives to describe their potent attack led by the best player in the world Lionel Messi, but the defense can break down at times.
Bosnia and Herzegovina are not the ideal opening opponent as they have the ability to control possession and have an elite striker in Edin Džeko that could slip through and rattle the cage. The Argentinians will bang the ball around the midfield for most of the match until they find the right spot to slot the ball through to Messi, Sergio Agüero, or Gonzalo Higuaín. Bosnia and Herzegovina will attempt a compact, organized shape that might make life a little more difficult on Argentina than most believe. However, over time world-class strikers almost always find a way.
Match: Argentina vs Bosnia & Herzegovina
Date: Saturday 14 June, 18:00
TIME: 23:00 BST, 18:00 EDT
Location: Estadio do Maracana, Rio de Janeiro,
LINE UP: Would be available before kick off.
(Hattip to CBS Sports)
