Argentina captain Lionel Messi said he defends champions France and Brazil are the candidates for win world Cup in Qatar because they have a core group of players who They played together for long time.
And Messi said that Brazil, Germany, France, England and Spain are always the favourite win But the 35-year-Old forward Feel France and Brazil best two teams Go to November 20 – December. 18 tournament.
We always say the same thing great teams …but, if I had to choose, Brazil and France are the two great Candidates for win World Cup,” Messi told DIRECTV Sports.
“They had the same group (of players) for For a long time, it works fine. France, apart from last euros when they are excluded (in The last 16) And they performed poorly, they have some admiration players.
“They have clear The idea is the same coach (Didier Deschamps). Brazil is a bit the same (under Tite’s leadership).”
Messi did not mention Argentina, who be unbeaten in 35 matchesAmong the candidates, though, is Lionel Scaloni side won Copa America last year beating Brazil in The final.
But Argentina recently suffered injuries key players Paulo Dybala and Angel Di Maria.
Scaloni’s description club football congestion combinations in October as “terrible” but urged him players not to hold back to me avoid The risk of injury Before of world Cup.
“we in A very difficult stage. The players be playing Much of games, Scaloni told AFAestudio. “There could be problems Where there are injuries (and) suspension. It’s part of Being an elite player and national team player.
“I am worried, but there is not much you can do. I think that player He has to go out on pitch for play And do not think about what will happen – it can be harmful. let them play Naturally.”
Argentina vs the United Arab Emirates in November in that it final warm-up match Before heading to the World Cup where the opening group is played game against Kingdom Saudi Arabia on November 22. Mexico and Poland, too teams in The group.
