Martinez: Argentina must stop conceding goals

Lisandro Martinez has highlighted that preventing goals is a primary objective for Argentina as they prepare for their FIFA World Cup quarterfinal match against Switzerland. The squad is focused on continuous improvement, especially after conceding four goals in their two most recent games.

Martinez stated that the players are dedicated to performing well for the fans and are not concerned with other World Cup results. He emphasized the team's commitment to focusing solely on Switzerland and their own development, acknowledging that there is always room for improvement with each game.

He further commented that the team does not like conceding goals and needs to maintain greater focus, viewing the recent lapses as opportunities to become more concentrated for the tournament's crucial latter stages. Martinez also dismissed off-pitch media discussions, stating that only what happens on the field matters to the players.

Argentina's path to the quarterfinals included a strong start with a 3-0 win over Algeria and a 2-0 victory against Austria. They secured a third group-stage win against Jordan (3-1) but required extra time to overcome Cape Verde (3-2). A dramatic comeback against Egypt saw them win 3-2 in injury time after being two goals down.