Argentina national team midfielder Rodrigo De Paul emphasized the importance of mental factors when facing England in the 2026 World Cup semifinals at Atlanta Stadium, United States.
"Mental health is very important and I continue to strengthen it," said De Paul before training at the Atlanta United Training Ground in Marietta, Georgia, on Tuesday.
Therefore, to prepare himself against England, the 32-year-old footballer said he communicated a lot with the Argentine national team psychologist.
Apart from that, De Paul spends a lot of time with people close to him to feel calmer.
"The people closest to me who know me well know what to tell me," said the Inter Miami player.
De Paul also admitted that he often imagines the worst possible scenarios that could happen in the match against England.
"I also have to be able to control my emotions, even though that's not always possible. I'm focusing all my energy on tomorrow's match," said De Paul.
The man who spent his career at Atletico Madrid from 2021 to 2025 is confident that his teammates are doing the same.
