Sabella Believes Germany has an Edge over Argentina
By Opeyemi Oladunjoye
Argentina coach, Alejandro Sabella has said he believes a well-rested Germany will have the advantage against his “weary” side in Sunday’s World Cup final.
The Argentines advanced to the most anticipated match in the tournament in a gruelling extra-time and penalty shoot-out battle with the Netherlands that the Argentina coach described as a “war.”
Sabella believes that the extra day’s rest and confidence from their 7-1 win over Brazil could help Germany win over Argentina.
“Some of our players are sore, beaten, tired – the results of a war, so to speak,” said Sabella. “We have a final to play, with one day less to prepare and against a team like Germany, but with work, humility and seriousness, we’ll do all we can to make it all the way to the top.”
Sabella also said he admired German football, saying they often produce players with a “South American touch.”
“Germany throughout their entire history have always shown physical might, tactical, mental prowess, and have always had players with a certain South American touch,” he said.
“The match is extremely difficult and I repeat the fact they haven’t played extra time and we’ve played two, and played one day after Germany.”
