Argentina’s expected starting eleven vs. Bolivia

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Argentina faces Bolivia at El Monumental this Tuesday, and according to reports from TyC Sports, this is the starting eleven coach Lionel Scaloni has in mind, in a 4-3-1-2 formation:

Goalkeeper: Gerónimo Rulli

Defense: Nahuel Molina, Cristian Romero, Nicolás Otamendi, Nicolás Tagliafico

Midfield: Rodrigo De Paul, Enzo Fernández, Alexis Mac Allister

Attack: Lionel Messi, Julián Álvarez, Lautaro Martínez

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  1. I am really glad that Scaloni has dropped Licha from the startling xi. He has been in abysmal form for United and he absolutely does’t derserve to start for us. Scaloni has high standards which is why he was able to domiate every opponent and create fear !

    • I think Licha is also not fully fit/carrying a knock, so that might be a factor too. So Otamendi gets to start but his once formidable aerial ability has evaporated somehow. He is now routinely beaten in the air. We also know that he is easily outpaced by younger attacking players. I am not sure we’re safe with Otamendi in our defense anymore. Pezzella on the other hand, had a surprisingly decent game vs Venezuela. Should he be partnering Cuti instead?