Schweinsteiger says stay calm
Germany midfielder Schweinsteiger has said that he thinks Argentina’s players try to unsettle their opposition and influence match officials.
Recently he said that, “It starts before the match. You see how they gesticulate, how they try to influence the referee. That is not part of the game. That is a lack of respect. They are like that. We should not be provoked by them."
In the last World Cup Schweinsteiger helped Germany beat Argentina 4 – 2 on penalties in the same stage of the tournament when the game ended 1 – 1 after extra time.
However, the victory was overshadowed by unpleasant scenes at the match. Players and coaches from each side clashed on the pitch. There have been tense moments at this World Cup as well. On Sunday there were heated exchanges between Argentina and Mexico during half time as a result of Argentina’s first goal being allowed despite being clearly offside.
Schweinsteiger went on to say that, "This behaviour shows their character and mentality, I hope the referee will pick up the feeling of who is provoking whom. We saw that again in their match against Mexico."
Germany’s player Cacau is still recovering from a thigh injury and is unlikely to be able to play in the forth coming game.
Meanwhile, Germany forward Cacau looks unlikely to recover from a thigh problem in time for the game in Cape Town.
