Arjen Robben vs. Marcos Rojo
Arjen Robben has been one of the players to make a decisive impact on this World Cup – and he will fancy his chances up against Argentina left back Marcos Rojo, assuming that the Sporting Lisbon man is reinstated following his suspension.
Rojo is an attack-minded full back who causes problems for the opposition but also leaves vast spaces for opposition wingers to run into – something that is likely to be seized upon by Robben as he plays in the free role afforded to him by van Gaal.
Giving the Bayern Munich winger the space to run at your defence is a suicidal move and it may be that the performance of Robben, rather than Messi, is what truly defines which way the pendulum swings in this intriguing match-up.
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