MARSCH’S CANUCKS DARE TO DREAM: Canada chases ‘special victory’ vs Argentina

Canada’s Quest for Upset Glory: Can They Tame the Argentina Beast?

As Canada prepares to face off against Argentina in the Copa America semi-finals, coach Jesse Marsch is looking to script a "special victory" for his team. The American tactician has only been at the helm since May, but his positive approach has led the Canadians to their first-ever Copa America appearance. But can they really pull off an upset against the world champions?

Marsch believes his team has improved significantly since their opening game against Argentina, where they lost 2-0. "We’ve invested in our time together, making sure we’re tactically clear, and our relationships on the pitch are strong," he said. The Canadian coach is eager to see his team make the most of their experience and deliver a memorable win.

One area where Marsch wants to see improvement is in their handling of Lionel Messi. "We didn’t do well enough with Messi last time, and he was able to run free at our goalkeeper too much," he admitted. "We won’t man-mark him, but we’ll focus on limiting his space and keeping track of him."

Argentina left-back Nicolas Tagliafico acknowledges that Canada is more than just a physical team, praising their compactness and high lines. "We know each other well, and we’ll need to find a way to hurt them," he said.

Meanwhile, Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni is impressed by Canada’s performances, which have earned them respect. "Canada has made things difficult for everyone, and we’ll try to make the game go our way with our game and our weapons," he said.

With veteran winger Angel Di Maria potentially starting in the semi-final, it could be a chance for him to link up with Messi once again. "It’s a possibility, and it’s a peace of mind for us," Scaloni hinted.

So, can Canada really pull off an upset against Argentina? The world champions are undoubtedly the favorites, but the Canadians have shown they’re more than capable of causing an upset. Will they take the bold approach and try to outmaneuver Argentina, or will they focus on defending deep and trying to catch the South Americans on the counter?

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