The significant last-minute absence that the Argentine national team could suffer when visiting Uruguay.
Lionel Scaloni's team, which has suffered several absences due to injury, would regret the loss of another key player for the first match of the double date FIFA for South American Qualifiers
The Argentine national team will visit Uruguay at the Estadio Centenario for the 13th day of the South American Qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup , with a team that will undergo modifications due to the absences of Lionel Messi and Lautaro Martínez , both injured. However, they would not be the only ones, since in the last few hours there has been strong speculation about the absence of Rodrigo De Paul , who arrived from Atlético de Madrid with some physical problems, in addition to the fact that he is at the limit of yellow cards and if he receives one more, he could miss the next game against Brazil, on Tuesday at the Monumental Stadium.
Coach Lionel Scaloni is analyzing different tactical and name variations to cover these absences, with the possibility of changing the usual formation. One option is a 4-4-2 , with Leandro Paredes in midfield and the attacking duo of Nicolás González and Julián Álvarez . Another alternative is to maintain the traditional formation with an enganche, where Thiago Almada, Ángel Correa, or Nicolás Paz could appear. The inclusion of Giuliano Simeone is also being considered , who could enter if a 4-2-3-1 is opted for .
"He can play on the right or the left. Ultimately, if he plays as a winger, he also has to defend. In the winger or full-back positions, he has to play both roles, and he does them well. He's going to be a great help for us," Scaloni said in a press conference regarding the possibility of Giuliano Simeone starting.
In defense, the team is expected to maintain a back four with Emiliano Martínez in goal, accompanied by Nahuel Molina, Cristian Romero, Nicolás Otamendi, and Nicolás Tagliafico . The midfield is uncertain, given the aforementioned situation regarding Rodrigo De Paul, who is nursing a knock that could sideline him from the match , and the fact that Enzo Fernández and Alexis Mac Allister are also on the verge of yellow cards. In that case, Thiago Almada would start. Regarding this, the coach acknowledged: “We have so many yellow cards that we can't afford to keep them. There could be some nuances in the midfield . The level of the kids allows us to play with that and give others a chance.”
With these changes, Argentina's possible lineup would be: Emiliano Martínez; Nahuel Molina, Cristian Romero, Nicolás Otamendi, Nicolás Tagliafico; Enzo Fernández, Alexis Mac Allister, Thiago Almada; Nicolás González, Giuliano Simeone, and Julián Álvarez. "I have 90% of the team defined. I'll finalize it in the afternoon training session, but I have an idea ," Scaloni said.
The match will be played in Montevideo and represents a key challenge for the Albiceleste , which leads the standings and has a margin of points to try out variants without risking players.
The significant last-minute absence that the Argentine national team could suffer when visiting Uruguay.
Lionel Scaloni's team, which has suffered several absences due to injury, would regret the loss of another key player for the first match of the double date FIFA for South American Qualifiers
The Argentine national team will visit Uruguay at the Estadio Centenario for the 13th day of the South American Qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup , with a team that will undergo modifications due to the absences of Lionel Messi and Lautaro Martínez , both injured. However, they would not be the only ones, since in the last few hours there has been strong speculation about the absence of Rodrigo De Paul , who arrived from Atlético de Madrid with some physical problems, in addition to the fact that he is at the limit of yellow cards and if he receives one more, he could miss the next game against Brazil, on Tuesday at the Monumental Stadium.
Coach Lionel Scaloni is analyzing different tactical and name variations to cover these absences, with the possibility of changing the usual formation. One option is a 4-4-2 , with Leandro Paredes in midfield and the attacking duo of Nicolás González and Julián Álvarez . Another alternative is to maintain the traditional formation with an enganche, where Thiago Almada, Ángel Correa, or Nicolás Paz could appear. The inclusion of Giuliano Simeone is also being considered , who could enter if a 4-2-3-1 is opted for .
"He can play on the right or the left. Ultimately, if he plays as a winger, he also has to defend. In the winger or full-back positions, he has to play both roles, and he does them well. He's going to be a great help for us," Scaloni said in a press conference regarding the possibility of Giuliano Simeone starting.
In defense, the team is expected to maintain a back four with Emiliano Martínez in goal, accompanied by Nahuel Molina, Cristian Romero, Nicolás Otamendi, and Nicolás Tagliafico . The midfield is uncertain, given the aforementioned situation regarding Rodrigo De Paul, who is nursing a knock that could sideline him from the match , and the fact that Enzo Fernández and Alexis Mac Allister are also on the verge of yellow cards. In that case, Thiago Almada would start. Regarding this, the coach acknowledged: “We have so many yellow cards that we can't afford to keep them. There could be some nuances in the midfield . The level of the kids allows us to play with that and give others a chance.”
With these changes, Argentina's possible lineup would be: Emiliano Martínez; Nahuel Molina, Cristian Romero, Nicolás Otamendi, Nicolás Tagliafico; Enzo Fernández, Alexis Mac Allister, Thiago Almada; Nicolás González, Giuliano Simeone, and Julián Álvarez. "I have 90% of the team defined. I'll finalize it in the afternoon training session, but I have an idea ," Scaloni said.
The match will be played in Montevideo and represents a key challenge for the Albiceleste , which leads the standings and has a margin of points to try out variants without risking players.
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