The reigning champions Argentina could hit their ticket for the World Cup final during this international break and, if they do it, they will have done it.
The men of Lionel Scaloni are at the top of the qualification section of Conmebol, five points ahead of Uruguay before the shock of tomorrow evening in Montevideo before returning home to face the rivals of Brazil next week.
They will also have to play both games Without Talisman Lionel Messi, Who stayed in Miami to recover from an adductor strain.
They still have a team full of world class players and the defender of Uruguay Jose Maria Gimenez knows that it will be a difficult task for his side.
Atletico Madrid Center Half said: “It’s a difficult game, just like all the matches of this caliber. I think we are ready to compete and we will do it in the best possible way … For us, this game is very important.
“Argentina players are Grade A. It’s a complicated game.”
With Messi and Lautaro Martinez both absent, Julián Álvarez is likely to start in attack for the Albiceleste and Gimenez savor the possibility of facing his club teammate.
“I will try not to hit Julián because we need him at Atlético,” he joked, before adding: “The shirt must be defended tooth and nails and, on the ground, you do not look at the opponent’s face.”
Lautaro Martínez will be excluded from the team for the double day of this March due to a muscle injury in its left hamstrings. pic.twitter.com/aulcbzyg46
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Team news for Uruguay against Argentina
Alvarez will direct the attack and could be supported by the Juventus winger Nico Gonzalez, who could be pushed more central. Angel Correa, another Atletico man, could also be included.
Uruguay has its own problems with Manchester United midfielder Manuel Ugarte, suspended for the first of their two games this week.
Darwin Nunez, who spoke yesterday about his difficulties in Liverpool, will start in attack for the Marcelo Bielsa team.
Lines preceded for Uruguay V Argentina
Uruguay: Rochet; Nandez, R. Araujo, Gimenez, Saracchi; Valverde, Bentancur; Pelistri, Aguirre, Mr. Araujo; Nun
Argentina: Martinez; Molina, Romero, Otamendi, Tagliafico; Of Paul, Mac Allister, Fernandez; Correa, Gonzalez, Alvarez
How to look at Uruguay against Argentina
The game starts at 11:30 p.m. in the United Kingdom. It is not available to watch on television, but you can broadcast it on the website and the BET365 application.
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Statistics for Uruguay against Argentina
- In 8 of the last 9 Uruguay matches in the qualification of the Conmebol World Cup, the total number of goals was less than 3.5
- In 21 of the last 22 Argentina Matches in the qualification of the Conmebol World Cup, the total number of goals was less than 3.5
- Uruguay won its last meeting in 2023, 2-0 thanks to the goals of Ronald Araujo and Nunez
- It was Uruguay’s first victory over Argentina in 10 years
