Spain’s interim coach Fernando Hierro says Lionel Messi is not to blame for Argentina’s struggle’s at the ongoing World Cup in Russia. La Albiceleste is on the verge of a group-stage exit in Russia after picking just one point from their first two group matches. Messi, in particular, has been under fire for is underwhelming show in the two matches. Hierro who took over from Julien Lopetegui two days before the World Cup says the whole Argentina squad should take responsibility and not just the Barcelona ace. It’s a group issue
“I have always thought that everything that happens in a game, the good and the bad, is a group issue. And if it is not, you better go play tennis. All the good or bad things that Argentina, us or everyone can do will come from that group of lads that came here fighting for one aim. Obviously, there are people with huge names after winning a lot of individual prizes that have spotlights on them, But if you see the group of talented players that Argentina has, and the importance of them on their clubs, you realize that it has to be a collective thing. But I have enough on my plate than to watch other teams.” he said” A win over Nigeria in their final Group D game may be enough for Argentina to reach the last 16 although a win for Iceland against Croatia may see the 2014 finalists crash out.