Argentina look to get back to winning ways against Venezuela this week having lost their last South American World Cup Qualifier versus Colombia in September.
The Albiceleste remain top of the standings despite the loss, while Venezuela are down in sixth.
Goalkeeper Joel Graterol is unavailable for selection and won’t play again this year after suffering a patella tendon tear.
There has been a surprise call-up for Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Edson Castillo who makes the squad despite his club manager publicly criticising his form over the past year.
Argentine head coach Fernando Batista has notably called up or retained a number of young players in his squad like Nicola Profeta, Yiandro Raap, Alessandro Milani and Lorenzo D’Agostini.
Here’s how Venezuela lined up against Uruguay.
(4-1-4-1): Romo; Aramburu, Osorio, Ferraresi, Navarro; Casseres; Bello, Martinez, Segovia, Yoteldo; Rondon
Argentina have received a major boost for this round of games as the great Lionel Messi has returned to the squad, having not been involved in the previous internationals in September.
Alejandro Garnacho is out, though, after picking up a knee injury with Man Utd. There were some concerns over Alexis Mac Allister also but he has recently joined up with his team-mates after seemingly shaking off a knock, though may not be fully fit.
Emiliano Martinez is out due to a suspension which has led to Walter Benitez, Juan Musso and Geronimo Rulli all receiving the call.
There has been a first call-up for Como attacker Nicolas Paz
For the starting XI, there won’t be extensive changes from Lionel Scaloni, but there may be an alteration to the formation to allow for Messi to start. Alvarez might be the player to drop to the bench with Messi playing in the number 10 role behind Lautaro Martinez.
Here’s how Argentina lined up against Colombia.
(4-4-2): Martinez; Montiel, Otamendi, Romero, Lisandro Martinez; De Paul, Paredes, Fernandez, Gonzalez; Alvarez, Lautaro Martinez
Venezuela (4-1-4-1): Romo; Aramburu,…
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Publish date : 2024-10-08 10:40:27
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