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Tuchel considering 'proper old school man-mark' on Messi
Tuchel said Messi’s movement has been studied closely as England weigh a man-marking plan against the 39-year-old, who has scored eight goals.
- On Wednesday, England faces reigning champions Argentina in a World Cup semi-final at Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium, with England manager Thomas Tuchel considering a 'proper old school man-mark' against Lionel Messi.
- Tuchel has been 'putting a lot of thought' into neutralizing Messi, who he says 'sees stuff earlier than anyone else on the field,' though the manager remains uncertain whether to commit to the strategy.
- Messi enters the match as the all-time World Cup scoring leader with 21 goals, having contributed eight goals and two assists during Argentina's tournament run.
- The winner advances to face Spain in Sunday's final at East Rutherford, New Jersey, concluding the tournament's knockout stage.
- Despite the historic rivalry between England and Argentina, Tuchel emphasized his team remains focused on the present rather than past events like the 1982 Falklands War, stating, 'We don't use it as a fuel.
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