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The chess match behind Lionel Messi: How Lionel Scaloni can outfox Thomas Tuchel
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Lionel Messi, joint-top World Cup scorer with eight goals, leads Argentina against England in the semi-final.
England coach Thomas Tuchel hinted at man-marking Messi to limit his time on the ball.
Midfielder Rodrigo De Paul's role is key: he carries the ball from midfield to prevent Messi from dropping deep.
Argentina's wingbacks Nahuel Molina and Nicolas Tagliafico must push high and wide to create space for Messi.
Julian Alvarez's runs stretch England's defense, creating space for Messi between midfield and defense.
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