Argentina wants to continue on the road to victory. After an excellent debut performance against Ecuador, the Albiceleste will want to continue adding points at the height of Bolivia. Lionel Scaloni’s men have a tough game ahead of them, and not just because of the geographical circumstances; Messi’s Argentina have barely beaten Bolivia once in their realm in La Paz. Off the field of play, Messi has a date in history, and after equaling Luis Suárez as the top scorer in the history of the South American Qualifiers, the Argentine star has a golden opportunity to surpass his Uruguayan friend and proclaim himself as the top scorer in the history of this period.
After many doubts after confirming his lack of rhythm due to accumulated fatigue, Leo Messi will finally lead the Argentine squad that leaves La Paz. ‘Pulga’ continues to make football history in Latin America. After reaching 29 goals in the CONMEBOL Qualifying phase, the left-hander is in the process of adding another record to his long history. In front of a team that is always difficult to face, Bolivia, in La Paz, at more than 3,500 meters and needs an oxygen bottle to be able to face the difficulties.
Lionel Scaloni has many doubts in his mind before the confrontation at the Hernando Siles Stadium. Argentina is expected to make some changes to its midfield and attack, with the question whether Messi will finally start or wait for his chance on the bench. If ’10’ is a substitute, Scaloni will bet on both options. The first with Ángel Di María listed on the left wing, leaving Nico González in the eleven, although he was the name with the most votes to get out of the starting boat. While the other alternative is to put Lautaro Martínez and Julián Álvarez as the principal.
Another big doubt of Scaloni is the albiceleste midfield. The coach will debate the inclusion of Leandro Paredes or Exequiel Palacios in the center, players who know what it means to beat Bolivia in their kingdom in the last match in October 2020. The defense of the world champion will not be shaken, with Cristian Romero and Nicolás Otamendi as a dance partner, and Nahuel Molina who is devastating on the right wing. The Atlético de Madrid player is still in a state of grace, currently considered one of the best players in his position. Argentina wants to keep winning.
Possible formation of Bolivia against Argentina
XI: Carlos Lampe; Marcelo Suárez, Adrián Jusino, Carlos Roca; Diego Medina, Héctor Cuellar, Luciano Ursino, Víctor Abrego, Miguel Terceros; Marcelo Moreno Martins and Daniel Rojas.
DT: Gustavo Costas.
Possible formation of Argentina against Bolivia
XI: Emiliano Martinez; Nahuel Molina, Christian Rosemary, Nicholas Otamendi, Nicholas Tagliafico; Rodrigo De Paul, Leandro Paredes or Exequiel Palaces, Alexis Mac Allister; Angel Di Maria or Lionel Messi, Di Maria or Nicolas Gonzalez and Lautaro Martinez or Julian Alvarez.
DT: Lionel Scaloni.
