3 things Argentina must do to turn things around after World Cup exit

#1 Take the pressure off Lionel Messi

Messi was a victim of intense pressure and criticism in Russia

Here is where the big problem lies; everyone expects Lionel Messi to single-handedly lead Argentina to claim the World Cup just like Maradona did in 1986. However, many people forget that football is a team sport and the brilliance of one superstar might not be enough to lead a nation to glory.

The Barca maestro was a victim of harsh scrutiny in Russia, taking the blames for the poor performances of his team in the World Cup. But, since this attitude has not helped the playmaker, it is time to take the pressure away from him and allow him to focus solely on his game.

Nobody should expect the attacker to single-handedly lead Argentina to win the World Cup and no one should blame him for the shortcomings of the entire team. Whether he wins the World Cup or not, everyone must realize that the playmaker has done enough to be considered among the all-time greats.

Having all these in place, a perfect atmosphere should be provided for the attacker to thrive. With Messi at his best, both physically and psychologically, there is a great hope for the Albiceleste to bounce back and rule the football world once again.