Preview for Argentina v Colombia
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni dismissed Colombia’s poor run of type and insisted they had been “top-of-the-line groups on the planet” forward of their World Cup qualifying conflict tonight.
Colombia haven’t gained of their final 5 video games with Thursday’s goalless draw towards Peru seeing them slip to the precarious place of sixth – the final spot that will assure automated qualification for subsequent summer season’s finals in america, Canada and Mexico.
In distinction, Argentina have gained their final 4 and secured high spot within the Conmebol qualifying part due to Julian Alvarez’s purpose within the 1-0 win in Chile final week.
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All the things factors to a house win however Scaloni was fast to sound a observe of warning.
He mentioned: “It’s a bit of unusual to see them on this pothole. For me, Colombia has deserved to win in video games that it has had no luck. It’s a deceptive classification. Statistics don’t at all times inform the reality.
“They’re staff, I might say up with the very best groups on the planet.”
Colombia’s type has led to criticism of coach Nestor Lorenzo, who has additionally needed to face stories of a bust-up with star striker Jhon Duran following his half-time withdrawal towards Peru.
Duran has pulled out of the squad for the Argentina sport citing a again harm – fuelling the hypothesis additional – however Lorenzo says it’s merely individuals seizing on the poor outcomes to create added points.
He mentioned: “The criticisms damage, particularly due to the issues they invented. There’s a clear marketing campaign of discrediting, past the truth that the outcomes weren’t good.
“We’re in a gap however the group is united. We want three or 4 extra factors to qualify.
“I do know we’re going to qualify, hopefully it is going to be tomorrow.”
Group Information for Argentina v Colombia
The unhealthy information for Colombia is that Argentina shall be again to full power, bar the absence of left-back Nicolás Tagliafico as a result of suspension.
Lionel Messi will return to the beginning XI after approaching as a second-half substitute towards Chile whereas defender Nicolás Otamendi and midfielders Leandro Paredes and Enzo Fernández return from suspension.
Lautaro Martinez was rested towards Chile as a result of his commitments with Inter Milan within the Champions League remaining however is ready to start out in assault.
Both Facundo Medina or Valentin Barco will change Tagliafico.
Colombia shall be boosted by the return of Liverpool ahead Luis Díaz.
Again residence, 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 🩵 pic.twitter.com/CGqrtYEWOd
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Predicted line-ups for Argentina v Colombia
Argentina: E Martinez; Molina, Romero, Otamendi, Barco; De Paul, Paredes, Fernández; Messi, Álvarez, L Martínez
Colombia: Mier; Muñoz, Mina, Sánchez, Borja; Castaño, Lerma, Arias, James, Díaz; Suárez.
The best way to watch Argentina v Colombia: TV and on-line stream
Argentina versus Colombia kicks-off at 1am UK time on Wednesday morning. It may be watched on Premier Sports activities 1 and streamed on the Premier Sports activities app.
