Popovic maintained that his squad intends to execute an offensive game plan from the opening whistle. "We're going into the game tomorrow to win.
I expect they'll be doing the same," said Popovic.
Popovic minimized debates regarding his specific starting choices.
"They play an important part, like so many relationships that we are trying to build on the field," said Popovic.
The manager expressed faith that his tactical adjustments would produce a superior performance against South American opposition. "I wouldn't put them above any other position," said Popovic.
Popovic confirmed he would retain the baseline tactical shape deployed during the previous fixture against the United States.
"I'd only change the performance in the first half, that we could match them a bit better, but I'm sure from that experience we'll be better against Paraguay and, God willing, we get through and we'll be better again for the next experience.
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Nestory plays a big part in that of course," said Popovic.
Paraguay's Defensive Confidence
Paraguay head coach Gustavo Alfaro expressed confidence in his team's defensive structure despite their lower international ranking.
"Of course we understand we are the team ranked lower by Fifa, but that doesn't mean I feel inferior to them," said Alfaro.
Alfaro detailed the strategic patience required to break down Australia's compact defensive lines.
"There will be little spaces in the match, it will be complex to find the space to move up where you have a high density of players in certain parts," said Alfaro.
