The late-career evolution of Lionel Messi into a clever creator operating behind the front line has intensified at this World Cup.
Marcelo Brozovic occupies the deepest defensive role in the Croat midfield trio and is likely to have the most work to do in nullifying Messi, 35, but Mateo Kovacic put in a strong defensive shift against Brazil and is likely to be asked for a repeat performance. Will that impressive mental strength prove to be decisive again or will those extended battles take a toll physically?
It will almost certainly be the same story, at the same stadium, on Tuesday, with Croatia’s much smaller group of followers drowned out by the songs and chants of the Argentine faithful.
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