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Uruguay is about to host an important conflict towards Argentina for Matchday 13 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers. With Lionel Messi absent from the squad, supervisor Lionel Scaloni might want to subject a aggressive group towards Marcelo Bielsa’s aspect.
Argentina at the moment leads the CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifiers with 25 factors from 12 video games, whereas Uruguay sits in third place with 20 factors. The sport is scheduled to happen at 6:30 pm native time.
Bielsa shall be aiming for his second consecutive win over Scaloni’s Argentina, this time at residence. Of their earlier encounter (Matchday 5), Uruguay shocked La Albiceleste with a 2-0 victory in Buenos Aires. Forward of the sport, Scaloni addressed Uruguay’s upcoming match:
“We already understand how Marcelo’s groups play. The reality is, it is going to be a really powerful match, we’re ready for it. We made certain to assessment and go over what occurred at La Bombonera, however each match is completely different. We hope it goes in the absolute best method, they’re the house group and they’re very sturdy there,” he stated in Thursday’s press convention.
Argentina combating a number of key accidents
Though Argentina’s qualification is way from being at risk, the upcoming matches towards Uruguay and Brazil have been seen as a superb alternative for the group to assert their dominance and additional cement their place as the highest nationwide group. Nonetheless, Scaloni must cope with out a number of key World Cup winners on account of last-minute accidents.
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Essentially the most notable absence is that of Lionel Messi, who picked up a minor muscle harm in his final sport for Inter Miami towards Atlanta United. Different last-minute accidents have sidelined Paulo Dybala, Lautaro Martinez, and Gonzalo Montiel, additional limiting Scaloni’s choices.
One other vital blow is the absence of Lisandro Martinez, who suffered an ACL harm whereas taking part in for Manchester United. These accidents will give younger abilities like Nico Paz, Giuliano Simeone, Santiago Castro, and Benjamin Dominguez the chance to achieve minutes with the nationwide group.
Predicted beginning lineups for Uruguay and Argentina
Uruguay’s predicted lineup (3-4-3): Sergio Rochet; Ronald Araujo, Jose Maria Gimenez, Mathias Olivera; Federico Valverde, Rodrigo Bentancur, Nicolas de la Cruz, Maximiliano Araujo; Giorgian De Arrascaeta, Darwin Nuñez, Facundo Pellistri.
Argentina’s predicted lineup (4-3-3): Emiliano Martinez; Nahuel Molina, Cristian Romero, Nicolas Otamendi, Nicolas Tagliafico; Enzo Fernandez, Alexis Mac Allister, Thiago Almada; Giuliano Simeone, Julian Alvarez, Nicolas Gonzalez.
