Argentina now turn their attention to a round of 32 clash against Cape Verde, and Scaloni is refusing to let complacency creep in. Despite the reigning champions being heavy favorites for the knockout tie on July 7, the manager pointed to the African side’s resilient performances against elite opposition earlier in the tournament.
“They’re a good team, they’ve made things difficult for all three of their opponents,” Scaloni warned. “They’re a tough rival, they’re going to make things difficult for us because they already did it to Spain, who are one of the favorites, to Uruguay, and to Saudi Arabia. Based on what we’re seeing in this World Cup, we have to be careful. They’re a fast, quality, and good team.”
