Zabaleta calls for balanced Argentina

Alejandro Sabella's men qualified for the last 16 in Brazil after finishing top of Group F with maximum points.

However, Argentina showed defensive frailties in the 3-2 victory over Nigeria, while the South American side also looked vulnerable at the back in the 1-0 triumph against Iran.

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