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Argentina's plan for Ronaldo

Tuesday, November 18 2014 by SNTV
  • Intro:

    Argentina head coach Gerardo 'Tata' Martino talks about his side will contain Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo. Argentina face Portugal in an international match at Old Trafford on Tuesday.

    Script:

    SOUNDBITE: (Spanish) Gerardo 'Tata' Martino, Argentina head coach:

    "It's not a case of having special individual attention when marking, but I think when you are coming up against a world-class player you pay attention generally as a team and it's not so much putting people on him all the time, but to try and reduce the space in which he can operate. So for example, if we can close that space down in which he is able to receive the ball then that is good, and also when he has got the ball at his feet, it's important that we don't leave gaps for him to run into in behind as well.

    "Well first and foremost it's always a good feeling when you are playing in a stadium like this and all matches are relevant when you are playing against an important opponent, and obviously Portugal are a big opponent, a big rival. It feels good to play in a stadium like this. It's all about constantly improving the squad and improving the team and trying out new things, slightly different tactics. I have defined my side, I've picked my team already, but I will be announcing the team tomorrow, not today."

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