Preview for Argentina v Colombia
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni dismissed Colombia’s poor run of kind and insisted they have been “the most effective groups on this planet” forward of their World Cup qualifying conflict tonight.
Colombia haven’t received of their final 5 video games with Thursday’s goalless draw in opposition to Peru seeing them slip to the precarious place of sixth – the final spot that may assure computerized qualification for subsequent summer time’s finals in america, Canada and Mexico.
In distinction, Argentina have received their final 4 and secured high spot within the Conmebol qualifying part because of Julian Alvarez’s purpose within the 1-0 win in Chile final week.
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All the things factors to a house win however Scaloni was fast to sound a be aware of warning.
He stated: “It’s a little bit unusual to see them on this pothole. For me, Colombia has deserved to win in video games that it has had no luck. It’s a deceptive classification. Statistics don’t at all times inform the reality.
“They’re an excellent workforce, I’d say up with the most effective groups on this planet.”
Colombia’s kind has led to criticism of coach Nestor Lorenzo, who has additionally needed to face reviews of a bust-up with star striker Jhon Duran following his half-time withdrawal in opposition to Peru.
Duran has pulled out of the squad for the Argentina recreation citing a again harm – fuelling the hypothesis additional – however Lorenzo says it’s merely individuals seizing on the poor outcomes to create added points.
He stated: “The criticisms harm, particularly due to the issues they invented. There’s a clear marketing campaign of discrediting, past the truth that the outcomes weren’t good.
“We’re in a gap however the group is united. We’d like three or 4 extra factors to qualify.
“I do know we’re going to qualify, hopefully it is going to be tomorrow.”
Group Information for Argentina v Colombia
The dangerous information for Colombia is that Argentina will probably be again to full energy, bar the absence of left-back Nicolás Tagliafico because of suspension.
Lionel Messi will return to the beginning XI after approaching as a second-half substitute in opposition to Chile whereas defender Nicolás Otamendi and midfielders Leandro Paredes and Enzo Fernández return from suspension.
Lautaro Martinez was rested in opposition to Chile because of his commitments with Inter Milan within the Champions League closing however is ready to start out in assault.
Both Facundo Medina or Valentin Barco will substitute Tagliafico.
Colombia will probably be boosted by the return of Liverpool ahead Luis Díaz.
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Predicted line-ups for Argentina v Colombia
Argentina: E Martinez; Molina, Romero, Otamendi, Barco; De Paul, Paredes, Fernández; Messi, Álvarez, L Martínez
Colombia: Mier; Muñoz, Mina, Sánchez, Borja; Castaño, Lerma, Arias, James, Díaz; Suárez.
The right way to watch Argentina v Colombia: TV and on-line stream
Argentina versus Colombia kicks-off at 1am UK time on Wednesday morning. It may be watched on Premier Sports activities 1 and streamed on the Premier Sports activities app.