World Cup 2018: 4 Things Argentina must get right against France

#2 Avoid rash and unnecessary tackles

Javier Mascherano must be careful

With the introduction of the VAR, the 2018 World Cup has already been witness to 24 penalties. Defenders are finding it hard to escape with their antics of shirt pulling and grappling inside the box.

It is not going to be easy for the Argentina defenders to go up against the nimble-footed French forwards such as Antoine Griezmann and Kylian Mbappe, whose pace a and quality on the ball can leave defenders for dead and at times draw unlawful tackles.

Add on the strength and physicality of Olivier Giroud and the Argentinian backline has some real work ahead of it in their tie against France.

Giroud's ability in the air is going to be a real handful for markers in the game and Argentia must make sure to not try and hold him down by unfair means which are not likely to go unpunished in the presence of VAR.