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Former Chelsea midfielder, John Obi Mikel, has warned Lionel Messi-led Argentina astir the menace posed by Switzerland up of their World Cup quarter-final clash on Sunday.
Speaking connected Fox Sports, the erstwhile Nigerian planetary warned that the Swiss is an awkward squad to play against, adding that they are truthful compact.
Switzerland booked their spot successful the World Cup last-8 aft eliminating Colombia from the Round of 16 stage, portion Argentina sent Egypt packing retired of the competition.
“This Swiss team, each clip you ticker them, they are a precise awkward squad to play against, you ne'er cognize precisely what you’re going to get from them,” the erstwhile Obi Mikel said.
“But for Argentina, we cognize what we would get from them. They effort to support the shot and marque definite that Messi is the feline to make chances and people the goal. But with this squad [Switzerland], you ne'er know.
“They are truthful compact, they’re truthful tight, they don’t springiness you excessively galore chances. So [the Argentina vs Switzerland match] is going to beryllium a precise bully crippled to watch.”
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