Molina warns of defensive errors, expects 'very tough' Egypt match

Nahuel Molina, Argentina's right-back, stressed the need for defensive improvements as the team prepares for their World Cup knockout match against Egypt. Following a demanding 3-2 extra-time victory over Cape Verde, Molina highlighted that the team must be more defensively organized, acknowledging errors in the goals conceded against the African side.

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The match the other day was very demanding physically. The team competed and went for it until the end, always trying and moving forward.

"The match the other day was very demanding physically. The team competed and went for it until the end, always trying and moving forward," Molina told reporters after a training session. Looking ahead to the match against Egypt, he anticipates a difficult opponent that commits many players to attack. He stressed the importance of team order and maintaining offensive initiative.

Molina also acknowledged that the team can always improve, both defensively and offensively, and play the ball faster. He noted that opponents have studied Argentina thoroughly and are aware of their strengths. Despite not yet reaching the high level he displayed in the 2022 World Cup, Molina believes the focus should be on the team's performance, correcting mistakes, and striving for more.

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We know that we can always play better, always improve things, defensively, offensively, move the ball faster.

The defender expressed gratitude for the fans' massive support throughout the tournament, stating, "Grateful to the Argentine fan. To say thank you for always accompanying us wherever we play, they give their lives for us."

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Grateful to the Argentine fan. To say thank you for always accompanying us wherever we play, they give their lives for us.