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Sergio Aguero starts as Argentina name team early to keep Lionel Messi happy
Published 09:16 16 Jun 2018 BST
Updated 09:34 16 Jun 2018 BST
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Published 09:16 16 Jun 2018 BST
Updated 09:34 16 Jun 2018 BST
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"I don't think it is necessary to hide this information," said Sampaoli."We had to consider Leo. We will see a team who concentrates on what this very important player is doing.
"The players create on the pitch and, with Messi, what coaches must do is organise around the player and his amazing skills. Having Leo means you must organise the team differently."
Sampaoli hailed Messi as a genius as the Barcelona forward looks to win the one trophy this summer that has alluded him throughout his stellar career.
The 30-year-old dragged La Albiceleste through the World Cup qualifiers with a stunning hat-trick in Argentina's final qualifier against Ecuador and Sampaoli predicts that this tournament will not be the last time we see Messi at a World Cup.
"Leo is very fit, well prepared and hopes to achieve his dream," he said.
"He shouldn't be under pressure. I do not think this should be his last World Cup - his skills and professionalism means he should be the one who decides. He is a genius and plays like a genius."Confirmed Argentina XI: Caballero; Salvio, Otamendi, Rojo, Tagliafico; Biglia, Mascherano; Meza, Messi, Di María; Aguero.
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