Maradona: We must attack Brazil

Maradona: We must attack Brazil

Argentina coach Diego Maradona has called for all-out attack from his side in their must-win World Cup qualifier against Brazil.

Maradona's men currently hold fourth spot in the South American qualifying zone - the final position which would guarantee a place in South Africa next summer - with four games remaining.

And with Ecuador just two points behind, the pressure is on Argentina to get at least a point against the Brazilians.

Playing for a draw is not in Maradona's thinking, however.

"We have to play in Brazil's box. We can't let them breathe," said the former World Cup winner.

Maradona requested to have the game moved from River Plate's home ground to a more intimate venue in Rosario City.

And the fans' support, coupled with an attacking line-up, has left the hosts' coach confident of success.

"We'll attack them down the wings with Maxi Rodriguez and Jesus Datolo, down the centre with Juan Sebastian Veron, with Lionel Messi and Carlos Tevez creating havoc, with Javier Zanetti moving forward from the back," he said.

"The free-kicks and corner-kicks can also be good for us.

"We have a lot of options, we have to play our best game against a great team."

Brazil are in far better shape than Argentina.

They currently lead the standings by a point from Chile and a win against Argentina could see them clinch a place in South Africa, providing other results also go their way this weekend.

 


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