About Croatia and Modric
“We expect a very difficult game against a team called ‘Teams’, they play as a great group that will make it difficult for us. It’s going to be a difficult game. Croatia is playing really well. They have a way of playing and they won’t change it. They have very good players with a great football tradition.”
“It’s a pleasure to see Modric play, he’s a role model for many. Not only because of the way he plays, but also because of his personality. If you love football, you want players like that on the pitch.”
On Messi’s lead
“I’m not surprised by Leo because he always plays like that, it’s no credit to this CT. He’s a winner, he has pride and a tremendous desire to keep playing. Let’s see if Leo continues playing or not. Let’s keep enjoying it. If things go well, we’re all fine, there’s still a long way to go.”
About the injured players
“In principle, De Paul and Di María are available, that leaves us alone. We need to evaluate the availability in minutes that everyone has.”
“There is no better recovery than victory, there is no better way than to have reached the semifinals. We’re fine, we’re whole. We suspended two players and that is an issue that needs to be resolved.”
The illusion of Argentina
The illusion is that of all Argentines and this team plays for them, for all their families. We are eternally grateful, we know what it costs to come here and also what suffers those who see it here.
“The most important thing is always what’s to come, the most important thing is tomorrow’s game. I don’t do that many laps because it saps your energy.”