SM
Inter Milan vs. Como: 12 hrs 14 mins
Upcoming predictions and previews
NN
World Cup | Semi-Finals
Jul 9, 2014 at 9pm UK
 
AN

0-0

Argentina win 4-2 on penalties
 
FT
(aet)

Martin Demichelis: 'Arjen Robben does not like physical approach'

:Headline: Martin Demichelis: 'Arjen Robben does not like physical approach': ID:164169: from db_amp
Martin Demichelis believes that Argentina need to be aggressive to stop Arjen Robben in Sao Paulo on Wednesday night.

Martin Demichelis has claimed that Argentina must adopt an aggressive approach to prevent Arjen Robben from being at his best in Wednesday's World Cup semi-final.

Robben's impressive form for the Netherlands has been a key factor throughout his side's campaign, but Demichelis believes that the Bayern Munich winger will struggle to respond to a physical challenge.

"We have to be aggressive, to show the passion of the Argentine players to the Dutch, and especially to Robben," the Manchester City defender told reporters.

"He doesn't like physical contact, so you have to make him feel it and get under his skin.

"He is a phenomenon and it is vital to know which way he goes, but he's not got much edge, he's not a fighter. Therefore you have to attack him because the more you stand off, the nearer to the goal you take him and the less margin of error you have."

The winner in Sao Paulo will meet Germany in Sunday's final after Joachim Low's side thrashed Brazil 7-1 on Tuesday night.

amp_article__164169 : Database Data restored...  : 
last updated article - 2014-07-09 16:04:50:
html db last update - 2014-07-09 16:04:50 :

ex - 7200 : read : read cache amp html

Click here for more stories about Martin Demichelis

Click here for more stories about Argentina

Share this article now:
Recommended Next on SM
Premier League Table
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool16123137162139
2Chelsea17105237191835
3Arsenal1796234161833
4Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest179442319431
5Bournemouth178452721628
6Aston Villa178452626028
7Manchester CityMan City178362925427
8Newcastle UnitedNewcastle177552721626
9Fulham176742422225
10Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton176742726125
11Tottenham HotspurSpurs1772839251423
12Brentford177283232023
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd176472122-122
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham175572230-820
15Everton163761421-716
16Crystal Palace173771826-816
17Leicester CityLeicester173592137-1614
18Wolverhampton WanderersWolves1733112740-1312
19Ipswich TownIpswich172691632-1612
20Southampton1713131136-256
Scroll for more - Tap for full version


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
AL
Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!

Loading ...

Failed to load data.



. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .