Argentina’s starting eleven is confirmed for the match against Brazil and it’s an attack of Paulo DYBALA, Mauro ICARDI and Angel CORREA.
Coach Lionel SCALONI confirmed 10 of the 11 players on Monday during a press conference. The only question was if it would be Angel CORREA or Lautaro MARTINEZ starting for Argentina. The Atletico Madrid players gets the start.
ROMERO; SARAVIA, PEZZELLA, OTAMENDI, TAGLIAFICO; PAREDES, BATTAGLIA, LO CELSO; DYBALA, ICARDI, CORREA
Argentina coach Lionel SCALONI has confirmed the starting XI which will start against Brazil.
SCALONI has confirmed that both Paulo DYBALA and Mauro ICARDI will start for Argentina. The only doubt is between Angel CORREA and Lautaro MARTINEZ. Speaking at a press conference, here was the team SCALONI confirmed:
ROMERO; SARAVIA, OTAMENDI, PEZZELLA, TAGLIAFICO; PAREDES, BATTAGLIA, DYBALA, LO CELSO; ICARDI, CORREA or Lautaro MARTINEZ.
Paulo DYBALA is expected to start on the bench for Argentina when they play Brazil on Tuesday.
There appears to be a change of plans done by coach Lionel SCALONI. According to several reports, Eduardo SALVIO will replace Paulo DYBALA in the starting eleven. Here’s the rumored eleven:
ROMERO; SARAVIA, PEZZELLA, OTAMENDI, TAGLIAFICO; PAREDES, BATTAGLIA, LO CELSO; SALVIO, ICARDI, CORREA
As mentioned in a previous report, should the friendly match end in a draw, it would go to penalty kicks.
There must be a winner when Argentina play Brazil on Tuesday in Saudi Arabia.
News is coming out that should Tuesday’s match involving the two South American heavyweights end in a draw, the match would go directly to penalty kicks. The winner would lift a trophy.
Paulo DYBALA is hoping to make a name for himself with the Argentina national team at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
Ahead of the friendly match against Brazil on Tuesday, Paulo DYBALA spoke to ESPN and gave his thoughts on Argentina and Lionel MESSI. Here’s what he had to say:
“When you put on the shirt of the Argentina national team, you defend it until the death. Hopefully Qatar can be my World Cup but there’s still a long way to go.”
In regards to Lionel MESSI, here’s what DYBALA said:
“Everyone knows what Leo signifies, what he is on the pitch and it’s obvious that he can help us. But it’s his decision. We wait for him and we know what is most important for us.”
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