Brazil vs Argentina: Messi's Menace in the Offing

Several lineup changes are possible for Argentina when they face Brazil in the next match of the 2022 World Cup qualifiers at the Quimica Arena stadium, Monday (6/9) early hours of Indonesia time.

Coach Lionel Scaloni may make some changes to the starting XI but star player Lionel Messi is likely to keep his spot.

This duel is crucial for both teams to secure a spot in the FIFA World Cup 2022. Argentina, six points behind Brazil at the top of the standings, is looking for a win to stay in contention.

To secure three points, Scaloni needs a solid squad in a 4-3-3 formation. One way to achieve this is by making some changes in various positions. At the goalkeeper position, Emiliano Martinez is likely to remain as the starting goalie.

The first position to expect changes is the right-back role, with Gonzalo Montiel potentially replacing Nahuel Molina.

Christian Romero, who performed well in the Copa America final against Brazil, can start in place of German Pezzella, who usually starts against Venezuela. Romero can partner with Nicolas Otamendi.

Marcos Acuna, who also started in the match against Venezuela, could be rotated out for Nicolas Tagliafico.

At the midfield, the possible rotation is Guido Rodriguez being replaced by Leandro Paredes. Meanwhile, Angel Di Maria, Rodrigo De Paul, and Giovani Lo Celso will retain their positions from the previous match.

At the front line, Lautaro Martinez and Lionel Messi will retain their spots. Martinez has reportedly recovered from his injury and resumed training.

On the other hand, Brazil might keep the same starting lineup that won 1-0 against Chile in the previous match.

Several key players from the Brazilian team who were absent due to COVID-19 rules in the UK are: Thiago Silva, Fabinho, Gabriel Jesus, Richarlison, Ederson, and Alisson Becker.

Brazil: Weverton; Danilo, Eder Militao, Marquinhos, Alex Sandro; Lucas Paqueta, Bruno Guimaraes, Casemiro, Vinicius Jr; Neymar, Gabriel Barbosa.

Argentina: Emiliano Martinez; Gonzalo Montiel, Christian Romero, Nicolas Otamendi, Nicolas Tagliafico; Rodrigo De Paul, Leandro Paredes, Giovani Lo Celso; Angel Di Maria, Lautaro Martinez, Lionel Messi.