Di-Maria - we could use Crespo and Batistuta

The former Real Madrid winger admitted that his
team were not always able to play their way
through stubborn opponents
Angel Di Maria has admitted that Argentina find it
hard to break down tough defences without a
target man up front, insisting they could do with a
player the calibre of legendary strikers Hernan
Crespo or Gabriel Batistuta.
The Manchester United man responded to criticism
of his country’s relatively low winning margin from
the group stages, where they defeated both
Uruguay and Jamaica 1-0 to qualify for a quarter-
final against Colombia.
Di Maria suggested that his country lacked an
aerial option like the former Albiceleste strikers
that would provide them with a different option in
attack.
“People and journalists, they talk a lot, but it is not
easy to play against 10 defensive opponents,” he
told Ole .

“Against Jamaica, we were in the attacking half and
they were back, it was difficult to find space.
“When Crespo or Bati were central, you could put
the ball for them to head. We are short, if we do
not play on the ground, it becomes complicated.”
The 27-year-old also shared his thoughts on
Argentina’s style under Gerardo Martino, and how
it differed from Alejandro Sabella, who led them
to the World Cup final in 2014.
“Now there is more possession and we apply more
pressure. We seek to play opponents in their half
and not let them out,” he continued.
“With Sabella, there was a difference because he
thought it best to use the quick counter-attacking
players we have. There are different ways of
thinking. He did things very well, and now we are
doing what Tata wants.”
Argentina face Colombia on June 26 in Viña del
Mar, with the winner of that tie facing either Brazil
or Paraguay in the last four.