Argentina vs Uruguay expected starters: Alvarez replaces Lautaro, Di Maria comes off the bench

In the 5th round of the South American zone of the World Preliminaries, the Argentine team will sit at home to face Uruguay, according to the authoritative media "tycsports": Argentina coach Scaloni will line up a set of 4-3-3 starting lineup, among them, in the left winger and center forward positions, Nicolás Gonzalez and Alvarez will beat Di Maria and Lautaro respectively.

Argentina team training

In this training camp, Di Maria returned from injury, although in Benfica, the "Angel" showed good form, instigating 2 goals in the Lisbon derby, but considering all factors, Scaloni still preferred to start Nicolas Gonzalez. In the last international break, Nicolás Gonzalez started two consecutive World Qualifiers in an away win over Peru, and he also assisted Messi to score one goal.

Alvarez

In the central striker position, Scaloni also faces the problem of "choosing one of the two". If nothing else, Alvarez will start four consecutive World Preliminary Tournaments, forming a forward trident with Messi and Nicolas Gonzalez.

Alvarez and Lautaro

Away Uruguay welcomed Jimenez back from suspension and Bentancur back from injury. According to Uruguay's "El Nacional", head coach Bielsa will make adjustments to the backline, Jimenez and Cáceres form a central defensive partnership, Araujo, who originally served as a central defender, as a right-back, and Oliveira beat Piqueres as a left-back. The six starters in midfield remained unchanged.

Argentina expected starters (4-3-3)

Goalkeeper: Dibu Martinez

Defenders: Molina, Romero, Otamendi, Tagliafico

Midfielders: McAllister, Enzo Fernandez, De Paul

Forwards: Messi, Alvarez, Nicolás Gonzalez

Uruguay expected starters (4-3-3)

Goalkeeper: Lochte

Defenders: Ronald Araujo, Jimenez, Cáceres, Matías Oliveira

Midfielders: Valverde, De La Cruz, Ugarte

Forwards: Maximiliano Araujo, Nunez, Pellistri