World-Cup 2018: 5 Flops from the Round of 16

#3 Gonzalo Higuaín (Argentina)

Higuain failed to score a single goal this World-Cup

The 2018 World-Cup was a big let-down for the Argentinians and their fans respectively and Gonzalo Higuain was no exception. In what was to be a chance at redemption for his previous World-Cup campaign, the 30-year old striker was often left on the bench, by his coach, for the entire campaign, bar a starting spot against Nigeria.

With an attack led by Messi, the La Albiceleste were supposed to replicate their campaign from Rio and win it this time. However, Sampaoli's horrendous tactics and the lack of new faces led to Argentina bowing out in the Round of 16.

Higuain was supposed to be the target man up-front and help with the physical aspect the game, but his strength and finesse were overlooked by Aguero's pace and that kept him on the bench for a major part of the campaign.

With Sampaoli expecting the ball being directed to Messi, led to a lack of service to Higuain - plus the Juventus striker’s failures in front of goal when he did get the ball pushed Sampaoli to seek a change in the system.

He watched Argentina bow out in front of France and failed to even make a substitute appearance from the bench. The World-Cup may well be a closed chapter for the 30-year old striker.