Foot & Soccer Soccer Match Reports, Football News
Argentina will aim to get back to winning ways in World Cup Qualifying when they face Venezuela.
In their last outing, the Albiceleste suffered defeat at the hands of Colombia, who earned revenge following their defeat in the Copa America final in the summer.
Match Preview
Venezuela Recent Form
At the 2024 Copa America, Venezuela reached the quarter-final stage where the ended up losing on penalties to Canada after a 1-1 draw in normal time.
They have since returned to World Cup Qualifying where they have lost 4-0 against Bolivia and drew 0-0 with Uruguay. They are currently sixth in the table.
Venezuela Injury News
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.
Last Venezuela Lineup
Here’s how Venezuela lined up against Uruguay.
(4-1-4-1): Romo; Aramburu, Osorio, Ferraresi, Navarro; Casseres; Bello, Martinez, Segovia, Yoteldo; Rondon
Argentina Recent Form
Prior to the 2-1 loss against Colombia, Argentina won eight games in a row up to and including their victory in the Copa America final.
Following that tournament, they beat Chile 3-0 and lost versus Colombia.
Argentina Injury News
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 an 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.
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.
Last Argentina Lineup
Here’s how Argentina lined up against…
Source link : https://www.footballcritic.com/wc-qualification-venezuela-argentina/preview/2989115
Author : [email protected] (Martin Macdonald)
Publish date : 2024-10-08 09:55:19
Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
