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After a dismal 1-1 draw with Iceland, which included a Messi penalty being saved, Jorge Sampaoli’s are desperate for victory over an experienced and classy Croat side.
Lionel Messi failed to find the net against Iceland, including missing a penaltyREUTERSLionel Messi failed to find the net against Iceland, including missing a penalty
But not everything is hunky-dory in the Croatian camp either – forward Nikola Kalinic has been sent home in disgrace for allegedly refusing to come on as a sub in the opening victory over Nigeria.
The nation expects
After reaching the final in 2014 and with the great Messi in their ranks, Argentinians will be expecting their team to reach the last eight at the very least.
The Croatians arrived with less expectation but now find themselves in pole position in Group C, knowing they have enough quality in their ranks to beat all but the very best.
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Croatia are the early pace setters in Group D after beating Nigeria in their opening matchEPA
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Key battles/star man
There is only one star man in Argentina – the national side is now more reliant than ever on their majestic little No 10.
He’s retired from international football once before. He turns 31 on Sunday and knows this may be his last chance to carry off the big one.
Luka Modric is also the wrong side of his 30th birthday and the Real Madrid midfield schemer – the national team’s captain but not popular after a legal controversy in his homeland – is the man who makes Croatia tick.
Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren’s got the better of Sergio Aguero in the Premier League and will need to do so again tonight.
Croatia will look to Luka Modric to provide inspirationAP:ASSOCIATED PRESS
Croatia will look to Luka Modric to provide inspiration
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Weakest links
Argentina are suspect at the back – with their defence certain to be tested more often than it was against Iceland.
Sampioli’s attacking instincts have left a weak back line exposed in recent matches.
The chief concern for Croatia has been a lack of youthful energy in a stately team which is growing old together.
