Argentina coach Jorge Sampaoli's notebook reveals tactical work ahead of Nigeria clash... just days after England lineup for Panama is leaked
Jorge Sampaoli has inadvertently revealed Argentina's tactical work on the training ground ahead of their critical World Cup showdown with Nigeria next week.Just days after England assistant Steve Holland seemingly leaked their lineup for Sunday's clash with Panama, the South American side almost followed suit.

But instead of revealing the XI for the must-win clash in Saint Petersburg on Tuesday, Sampaoli's notebook shows detailed plans from their training camp.The scribbles on the notebook show two seven-a-side teams lining up against each other in a knockabout in training, with two players, including Lionel Messi, seemingly on substitute rotation.

Argentine daily sports magazine Ole also published the pictures, which give a possible indication as to Sampaoli's plans for the do-or-die clash with Nigeria.

Having taken just one point from their opening two games, the South American side were on the brink of elimination after a 3-0 loss to Croatia.

Nigeria's win over Iceland on Friday has given them a lifeline, however. If they can beat the African outfit and Croatia avoid defeat by Iceland, Sampaoli's side will make it through to the last-16.

Jorge Sampaoli's notebook shows a seven-a-side match during training session
Argentina coach's tactical plans could be an insight into his starting lineup
South American giants must beat Nigeria if they are to reach the last-16 in Russia
Jorge Sampaoli has inadvertently revealed Argentina's tactical work on the training ground ahead of their critical World Cup showdown with Nigeria next week.

Just days after England assistant Steve Holland seemingly leaked their lineup for Sunday's clash with Panama, the South American side almost followed suit.

But instead of revealing the XI for the must-win clash in Saint Petersburg on Tuesday, Sampaoli's notebook shows detailed plans from their training

The scribbles on the notebook show two seven-a-side teams lining up against each other in a knockabout in training, with two players, including Lionel Messi, seemingly on substitute rotation.

Argentine daily sports magazine Ole also published the pictures, which give a possible indication as to Sampaoli's plans for the do-or-die clash with Nigeria.

Having taken just one point from their opening two games, the South American side were on the brink of elimination after a 3-0 loss to Croatia.

Nigeria's win over Iceland on Friday has given them a lifeline, however. If they can beat the African outfit and Croatia avoid defeat by Iceland, Sampaoli's side will make it through to the last-16.


Sampaoli's side must beat Nigeria in their final group game if they are to make the last-16

The Argentina manager studies his notebook during Saturday's training session in Bronnitsy
Steve Holland's notepad appeared to show England's starting line-up to play Panama
Steve Holland's notepad appeared to show England's starting line-up to play Panama
Marcus Rashford appears to be in line to start ahead of Raheem Sterling against Panama
Marcus Rashford appears to be in line to start ahead of Raheem Sterling against Panama
ARGENTINA SEVEN-A-SIDE TEAMS
TEAM ONE

Cristian Ansaldi

Federico Fazio

Giovani Lo Celso

Maximiliano Meza

Paulo Dybala

Christian Pavon

Sergio Aguero

TEAM TWO

Eduardo Salvio

Marcos Rojo

Nicolas Tagliafico

Javier Mascherano

Angel Di Maria

Gonzalo Higuain

Enzo Perez

This incident comes in the wake of the fallout following England's leaked 'lineup' for their second Group G match with Panama on Sunday.

Gareth Southgate's assistant Holland was pictured at an open training session carrying what appeared to be the starting XI.

Holland apologised to the players for his mistake before training on Friday.

During a training session in Repino on Thursday, which photographers and reporters were permitted to attend, the assistant coach — who is normally the driving force behind trying to keep England's team a secret — was photographed with a notepad that appeared to detail the line-up.

But despite his assistant's blunder, Southgate has rebuked sections of the media for publishing the photographs.

'Obviously any time, if we were to give the opposition the opportunity of having our team it's a disadvantage to us. So of course our media has to decide if they want to help the team or not,' he said.

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No be by notebook, na by sense.

I fear for super Eagles, this Argentine side will dise member our team.

make eagles use their head sha

I don't believe that! Just want to confuse our Eagles and then play something else after.

What if that is what he wants? Release tactics and deceive the Super Eagles only to surprise them in the game.

I hope it helps our tactical team

maneuver their way through the deadly tactics

This dia coach wey look like one thug abi na drug lord sef....
Lol
And oo...btw messi don already pack him bag

Wikipedia page of messi after naija match.' Messi retired finally after the shocking 4-1 defeat to nigeria in the 2018 wc '

Nigeria 1 Argentina 0

Non

Argentina go finish work for una body on Tuesday.

.

Remove messi from the Argentine team and put Ronaldo. Then Argentina will be world cup winners. CR7 THE GOAT




Last bullet: Nigeria will reach the knock out stage

Philistine:
I fear for super Eagles, this Argentine side will dise member our team.

Enough of negativity please! People like you said the same before the Iceland game. Did you remember this same Argentina couldn't beat the Iceland that we beat? Keep your fears, and let's wait to watch the match. Big names don't win in football anymore.

@Topic: What were the results of the tactical works he did ahead of their matches against Iceland and Croatia?

mind game

Eagle must fly

fratermathy:
What if that is what he wants? Release tactics and deceive the Super Eagles only to surprise them in the game.

Not if...that is what they intended ie to confuse us.


Art of war comes to mind.

SE should better not be deceived by this ploy

Fingers crossed.
All the best to the Super Eagles in their next match against Argentina.

centvin008:
Argentina coach Jorge Sampaoli's notebook reveals tactical work ahead of Nigeria clash...

This could be a HUGE distraction

We shouldn't fall for this...

I fear who nor fear this Argentina squad.

Pls you guys should stop reminding me of this game. Heart attack no go kill pesin b4 him time.

probably want to use dat to confuse Supa Eagus.Wen sumbody is deceiving u,dnt deceive urself

We must retire Messi.

Where did they sawed it?

Only a foolish team would fall for this outdated trick.

czarina:
I don't believe that! Just want to confuse our Eagles and then play something else after.

Nor mind the gorimapa guy. He wan use KGB style for us. Purposely "leak" info to obfuscate us.

This is bisma disma incongruous obfuscation-ism, hocus pocus masqueradery with infinitesimal hugga-hagga. -Hon. Patrick Obahiagbon.

Book or no book, we go beat them like small pikin next week

Cool... Check my signature for your powerbank

Mind games

I never knew I was missing a lot by not watching football: I hugged my guys'girlfriend yesterday when musa scored and he was cool with it... now I'm home all day wishing Nigeria matches can be fixed on daily basis.