Leandro Paredes
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Jun 29, 1994 (32)
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5'11"
165 lb
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Controls tempo in win
Paredes had one tackle (zero won), one clearance and one interception in Saturday's 3-1 win over Switzerland. He was injured and subbed out in the 105th minute.
Analysis: Paredes registered one block, one interception and one tackle across his 110 minutes in Saturday's 3-1 extra-time win over Switzerland, completing 112 passes from deep as the structural anchor of Argentina's midfield and providing the composure in possession that allowed his side to recirculate the ball patiently against Switzerland's ten-man defensive block for almost 50 minutes of regulation time. His availability for the England semi-final will be monitored given the physical demands of 110 minutes in Kansas City.
Contributes at both ends
Paredes recorded two shots (zero on goal) in Tuesday's 3-2 win versus Egypt.
Analysis: Paredes registered three tackles (two won), two shots and one clearance across his 90 minutes in Tuesday's 3-2 win over Egypt, completing 115 passes as the deepest midfielder in an Argentina lineup that was repeatedly exposed on the counter-attack by Egypt's devastating transitions through Mohamed Salah and Haissem Hassan throughout the first half. The midfielder's screening role was compromised by Egypt's direct transitional play but he remained composed in possession, and his full 90-minute performance in his first knockout start of the tournament gives coach Lionel Scaloni a reliable option to build around heading into the Switzerland quarterfinal.
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