Paraguay vs. Argentina lineups, expected starting 11, confirmed team news, injuries: Messi to face Inter Miami teammate

Argentina hope to reestablish a commanding lead within the CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying standings because the Albiceleste tackle Paraguay to start the November worldwide break.

Whereas Inter Miami’s season could also be over, the Herons can have gamers to root for on either side of the coin as Lionel Messi leads Argentina as at all times in opposition to his younger membership teammate Diego Gomez. Messi’s worldwide facet sit high of the desk by three factors however have been challenged exhausting by Colombia and Uruguay.

Paraguay may current a problem for Argentina, having seemingly turned over a brand new leaf of late. The Albirroja sat 62nd within the FIFA rankings this previous summer time, their lowest in 9 years, however have gone unbeaten over their final 4 video games to rise as excessive as sixth within the qualification standings.

That streak features a win over Brazil and draw with Uruguay, however Messi and Argentina will current their hardest problem but. Paraguay are with out a victory over the reigning World Cup champions since 2016, a winless run of 5 conferences.

The Sporting Information brings you the most recent crew information and confirmed beginning lineups for each groups on this South American conflict.

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Paraguay vs. Argentina lineups, beginning 11, crew information

Paraguay have only a few health considerations to cope with as most of their common starters are wholesome and set to take the sphere.

Lionel Messi’s membership teammate Diego Gomez has carved himself out a beginning spot with the Paraguay nationwide crew, beginning three of their final 4 World Cup qualifiers and scoring the winner in a 1-0 win over Brazil in September. He earns the beginning tonight but once more, moved up right into a extra attacking function because of the inclusion of Damian Bobadilla on the base of midfield.

Paraguay confirmed XI (4-2-3-1, proper to left): R. Fernandez (GK) — G. Velazquez, G. Gomez, Alderete, Alonso — Cubas, Bobadilla — Almiron, Enciso, D. Gomez — Sanabria

Injured: None
Suspended: None

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Whereas his membership season is now over after Inter Miami’s elimination from the MLS Cup playoffs, Lionel Messi was included within the Argentina squad for these two qualifiers in opposition to Paraguay and Peru and is beginning the match.

Probably the most notable absence for Argentina this worldwide break is the exclusion of Paulo Dybala who was left off the roster resulting from a “tactical resolution” based on Argentine reporter Gaston Edul. Dybala was not noted of the Roma squad over the weekend in opposition to Bologna, and widespread stories point out he was match to play, angering the participant and sparking rumors of a rift with the supervisor.

Nico Gonzalez is out, having missed the October worldwide break as properly with a thigh damage, whereas Lisandro Martinez withdrew from the squad resulting from a hip problem picked up over the weekend. Emiliano Martinez returns in objective after serving a suspension within the earlier worldwide break.

Argentina confirmed XI (4-3-3, proper to left): E. Martinez (GK) — Molina, Romero, Otamendi, Tagliafico — De Paul, E. Fernandez, Mac Allister — Messi, La. Martinez, Alvarez.

Injured: N. Gonzalez (hamstring), Li. Martinez (hip), German Pezzella (undisclosed).
Suspended: None

Paraguay vs. Argentina reside stream, TV channel

This is methods to watch this CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying match throughout chosen areas of the world’s main areas: