The Netherlands will face Argentina in the quarter-final of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar at the Lusail Stadium.
The clash between the two teams has been one of the highly anticipated contests since the draw was made.
Looking ahead to Friday’s quarter-final in Qatar, coach Louis Van Gaal has hinted at his exit after the World Cup but doesn’t rule out other job opportunities afterwards.
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The 71-year-old Van Gaal stated this in a press conference ahead of their quarter-final clash with Argentina.
“I’m only doing this for the country, it was an emergency and I’m ommitted to that,” he said.
“But you never say never. We had a wonderful example in Dick Advocaat. He is older than me and recently took a job (at ADO Den Haag).
.”If I am presented with a wonderful challenge it could well be I continue to work but I’m 71, even though I look marvellous.”
On the other side, Argentina goes into the match as slight favourites as their form has steadily improved since their shock opening defeat to Saudi Arabia,
However, there is pressure on Lionel Scaloni’s team with this World Cup surely Lionel Messi’s final chance to lift the trophy
“We prepare for this match the same way we prepared for all the others,” Scaloni said.
“Of course there is anxiety, we want the game to start right now. After five or six days we are eager to play but we are calm. I know the team will break their backs as they have done in the previous games.”
