As the Copa America final approaches, Lionel Scaloni’s Argentina national team is gearing up for a showdown against the formidable Colombia at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, vying for South America’s highest footballing honor. Since the group stage, Argentina has delivered a convincing performance, steadily progressing towards their ultimate goal. Now, standing on the brink of the final, Scaloni’s squad is ready to unleash their potential, aiming to recreate the glory of their 2021 triumph at the Maracana.
The entire Argentine team has arrived in Miami and initiated targeted training sessions. While the final starting lineup remains undisclosed, reports from Ole suggest a continuation of the victorious lineup against Canada. This marks Scaloni’s third instance of repeating his starting XI, the previous two occurring in the 2021 Copa America knockout stages and a friendly match following their World Cup victory.
Gonzalo Montiel’s health has become a focal point for the coaching staff. The right-back suffered an injury during the semi-final and is currently undergoing treatment. Scaloni hopes Montiel will recover in time for the final; otherwise, Nahuel Molina will take his place. Beyond these players and the injured Marcos Acuña, the remaining squad is in excellent shape, ready to be deployed. In contrast, Colombia faces personnel shortages, with Daniel Muñoz’s red card suspension and Richard Rios’s injury posing challenges for their tactical arrangements.
In midfield, Enzo Fernandez, on the back of an outstanding performance against Canada, has solidified his starting position, his role as a midfield conductor increasingly crucial. Rodrigo de Paul and Mac Allister will continue to collaborate in the middle, supplying ammunition to the front line. As for Di Maria, the veteran is likely to earn a starting spot in what could be his final appearance for the national team, partnering with Messi. Despite experiencing some physical discomfort in previous matches, Messi has fully recovered and is in peak form.
In attack, Alvarez is expected to maintain his starting role, having secured the edge over Lautaro Martinez.
Argentina’s projected starting lineup is as follows:
Goalkeeper: Emiliano Martinez
Defenders: Gonzalo Montiel (or Nahuel Molina), Cristian Romero, Lisandro Martinez, Nicolas Tagliafico
Midfielders: Rodrigo De Paul, Enzo Fernandez, Mac Allister
Forwards: Messi, Alvarez, Di Maria
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