Argentina will look to secure another victory against Austria and qualify for the round of 32, having beaten Algeria 3-0 in their first group game thanks to a Messi hat-trick. Scaloni expects a demanding encounter against an aggressive and well-organised opponent, and will also be mindful of how his side copes when they are forced to spend periods without the ball.
“Austria is a tough opponent, with very good players,” Scalloni admitted. “They press well, they’re a direct team, and they had a great qualifying campaign. A team to be reckoned with. It will be a complicated match. We’ve both won, and that can make for a great spectacle. It will be difficult, tough.”
