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Match Details
Date: June 19, 2021
Time: 5:30 AM IST
Venue: Estadio Nacional Mane Garrincha, Brazil
Score Update: SportsTiger App
Preview
Argentina are all set to lock horns against Uruguay to fight for Group A supremacy in their next encounter. Having played a draw in their opening encounter, Argentina has to work upon their form after playing a stalemate in each of their international match since June. On the other hand, Oscar Tabarez's men too witnessed goal-less stalemate ahead of their Copa America 2021 clash against Paraguay and Venezuela.
But with the likes of Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez on the pitch, there are goals bound to be scored in this action packed-thriller. Also, with Edison Cavani returning from a two-game ban, La Celeste would be hoping to start their South American campaign on a high.
Team News
Argentina – The Albiceleste Squad have a plethora of superstars at their display, from captain Lionel Messi to Angel Di Maria to Nicolas Tagliafico. As per the current reports, Argentina have no players injured or doubtful heading into this clash.
Uruguay – They have two of the best strikers of this generation in the form of Luis Suarez and Edinson Cavani. The sons of Salto will be tasked with leading the line for their country. Along with potential debuts for Camilo Candido and Brian Ocampo. Similar to Argentina, Uruguay head into this clash with no injuries and suspensions.
Key Players
Analysis
Having played a 1-1 draw in their opening encounter against Chile, Argentina will seek to fetch maximum points from this clash. Whereas Uruguay will look to explode upon the vulnerabilities of their opponent in the center of the park and at the back
However, Uruguay midfield comprises of the likes of Bentancur in the center, who would not be regarded as the fastest. Which means that Messi and Rodrigo De Paul could come down in the center of the park to run the game at a fast tempo. The best captain and vice-captain voices for this match will be Lionel Messi, Lautaro Martinez, Luis Suarez and Edinson Cavani.
Team 1
Team 2
Probable Starting XI
Argentina - Emiliano Martinez, Gonzalo Montiel, Lucas Martinez Quarta, Nicolas Otamendi, Nicolas Tagliafico, Rodrigo De Paul, Leandro Paredes, Exequiel Palacios, Lionel Messi, Lautaro Martinez, Joaquin Correa
Uruguay - Fernando Muslera, Giovanni Gonzalez, Jose Gimenez, Diego Godin, Martin Caceres, Facundo Torres, Lucas Torreira, Federico Valverde, Jonathan Rodriguez, Luis Suarez, Edinson Cavani
Best 14
Goalkeepers: Fernando Muslera
Defenders: Giovanni Gonzalez, Jose Giminez, Martin Caceres, Lucas Martinez Quarta
Midfielders: Facundo Torres, Rodrigo De Paul, Nicolas Tagliafico, Leandro Paredes, Jonathan Rodriguez
Forwards: Lionel Messi, Lautaro Martinez, Luis Suarez, Edinson Cavani
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