A 7-0 destruction of Mexico sent a message out to the rest of the Copa, but the Bayern Munich midfielder believes Messi and Argentina represent a big obstacle still
Chile star Arturo Vidal was ecstatic after an incredible victory over Mexico took the Roja to the Copa America semi finals, but the midfielder remains wary of another meeting with Argentina and Lionel Messi.
An incredible four-goal haul from Eduardo Vargas set the Copa holders on the way to a crushing 7-0 victory on Saturday, setting up a last-four clash with Colombia.
Argentina or the United States would then await in the final, and Vidal knows that Messi can make the difference.
"Everybody knows what Messi is: he is the best player in the world," the Bayern man told Goal after the game, when asked about comments he made suggesting Argentina were a tougher prospect without La Pulga.
"I said that because in that game [a 2-1 defeat for Chile] Argentina came out with intensity and started to pressure us, unlike in other games. But with Messi on the pitch everything changes."
A yellow card for Vidal against Mexico will keep him out of the semi, and he admits that missing such a big game is a significant blow.
"I am sad, but confident in what my team-mates can do. These cames come with a risk, I hope I can play the final," he said.
"I knew I could pick up another yellow right from the first game against Argentina. It would be great to meet the Argentines again because they are the best national team in the world and we are up there fighting.
"We hope we are here to win it all. But first up are Colombia, who play very well, but if we play like today we have a great chance of retaining the title. It is going to be a tough game."
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