China News Service, Doha, December 8 (Reporter Bian Liqun) On the 8th local time, at the press conference before the quarter-finals of the Qatar World Cup between the Netherlands and Argentina, Dutch coach Van Gaal firmly believed that the team could beat Argentina.

Faced with questions about how to limit Messi, Van Gaal refused to disclose, saying: "This is too naive."

Dutch coach Louis van Gaal.

Photo by Chinanews.com reporter Bian Liqun

　　The Dutch team's conservative style of play in this World Cup has been controversial. In the pre-match press conference, Van Gaal was once again asked relevant questions.

He said: "My concept has been developing, I had a strong attacking gene when I was coaching Ajax, then I went to Barcelona, ​​​​where I learned that I can't always stick to this, I first had a big interest in football. There are different ideas."

　　"Football is constantly evolving. It's much harder to play attacking football like Ajax than it was 20 years ago. When I proposed a defensive system in 2014, I got a lot of criticism, but now half the world plays this way. Yes, there are a lot of short-score games at this World Cup because it's easier to defend compactly than to attack," said Van Gaal.

Dutch defender Ake (right) in the game.

Photo by China News Agency reporter Cui Nan

　　For Argentine player Di Maria once said that Van Gaal is the worst coach he has ever encountered in his career.

Van Gaal responded: "He's one of the few players who has that opinion and I'm sorry and a little bit sad. The coach sometimes doesn't make decisions that everyone is happy with. Depay is also at Manchester United under me. Played, but we're so close now we want to kiss each other on the mouth."

　　For the game, Van Gaal firmly believes that the team will beat Argentina and then face Brazil again in the World Cup.

However, regarding how to limit Messi, Van Gaal said: "I will not reveal our tactics, which is too naive. In my opinion, Argentina is a top team with top players. Although I don't want to belittle the opponents we have defeated , but against Argentina it was different."

　　Dutch striker Depay, who was also present at the pre-match press conference, said that Van Gaal has built a strong team that can play different types of games and win.

He also revealed that he was confident in the penalty shootout but wanted to win the game within 90 minutes.

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