Austrian national team midfielder Konrad Laimer has identified Argentina as the top-performing squad in the current FIFA World Cup competition. The Bayern Munich player also identified Argentine captain Lionel Messi as the premier footballer globally.
Ahead of Austria’s Group J encounter with the South American champions this Monday, the 29-year-old discussed the upcoming fixture with FIFA’s official media channels. Laimer noted that since Argentina holds the world title, they currently sit at the pinnacle of the sport. He described Messi as the finest player on the planet.
The midfielder expressed excitement regarding the challenge of facing such high-level competition, noting that these matches serve as a gauge for his own performance levels. He acknowledged the unique quality inherent in the Argentine squad. While Laimer emphasized his team’s desire to demonstrate their own capabilities, he also highlighted that every remaining fixture remains vital for Austria’s chances of advancing through the group stage.
