Poland defender Matty Money had a particular request for Aston Villa teammate and Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez forward of their assembly on the World Cup: to get him Lionel Messi’s shirt.
Premier League colleagues Money and Martinez will flip rivals when Poland takes on Argentina in Group C on Nov. 30. Requested if he had been in contact with Martinez forward of the match, Money instructed reporters on Saturday: “No bets. I requested him for Messi’s shirt, if that’s attainable.
“Clearly after we step on the pitch, we change into rivals though we’re teammates at Villa. It’s one other large sport towards a extremely sturdy opponent.” In Qatar, English-born defender Money will play his first main match with Poland after being granted citizenship final 12 months.
The 25-year-old, who has seven caps for Poland, certified for citizenship by his mom and grandfather. “Everyone desires of taking part in at a serious match and it has come now (on the World Cup), which is admittedly thrilling,” Money mentioned.
“I actually like strain and assume taking part in within the Premier League is strain in itself… I need to show myself on the most important stage and that is the time to do it.” Poland start their World Cup marketing campaign on Tuesday towards Mexico, whom Money described as a really sturdy workforce. “Mexico are good however we’ve to imagine we’re higher,” he added. “In our camp, we’ve to concentrate on ourselves and get ourselves proper.”