Argentina’s national football team is preparing for their final pre-World Cup friendly match under the guidance of coach Lionel Scaloni. After a recent match on Friday, all players were given a 36-hour break. They reconvened on Monday morning for practice.
Squad Formation and Key Players
During a press conference, Scaloni hinted at his starting lineup for the upcoming game, with Lionel Messi expected to take the field from the beginning. In the previous match against Mauritania, Messi started on the bench as part of a strategic rotation to allow other players some game time.
Confirmed Starting XI
For this crucial friendly, the following players are set to start:
- Goalkeeper: Emiliano Martínez
- Defenders: Nahuel Molina, Cristian Romero, Nicolás Otamendi, Nicolás Tagliafico
- Midfielders: Enzo Fernández, Alexis Mac Allister, Leandro Paredes
- Forwards: Lionel Messi, Julián Álvarez, Thiago Almada
Notably, Leandro Paredes secured a spot in the midfield, coming in over Rodrigo De Paul, which reflects the coach’s tactical choices. There may also be substitutions, with José López likely to see some action in place of Julián Álvarez.
As Argentina gears up for this important friendly, fans are eager to see how the team will shape up ahead of the World Cup.
