(Argentina team. Photo credit: Dazi Images)
team line-up (of a sports team etc)
A few days ago, the media reported that Argentina submitted a 40-50-man World Cup squad. Although we don't know how the actual list looks like, we can roughly estimate which players' positions are solid by looking at the list and the way manager Scaloni has been using them in the past few years.
The forward group has always been the strongest part of the Argentine team, with the two senior forward
Lionel Messi (1987-), Argentine footballer
and Di Maria, as well as the excellent recent performance of the
the national team
Lautaro, who has also been playing well, is all but certain to be on the list.
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Alvarez, Atletico's Angel Correa, Inter's Joaquín Correa, and Napoli's Simeone Jr. will have to grab tickets into the Cada.
(Di Maria scores in the Copa America final. (Photo credit: Dazi Images)
Dybala and Gonzalez, who were expected to be brought along, have suffered recent injuries and it is uncertain whether they will be able to get on the WFC train in time.
In the midfield, De Paul and Paredes are basically the starters, while Gomez, Guido Rodriguez, Alistair and Benfica's Enzo are also expected to be selected, and Lo Celso has an injury situation and will miss the World Cup, which will be an opportunity for other players who hope to be selected.
In the back part, there are Romero, veteran Otamendi, and Tagliafico, Lisandro Martinez, Acuña, Molina, and Montiel, and the main goalkeeper should be Martinez of Aston Villa. Overall, Argentina's squad is not exactly star-studded, but it is complete enough in terms of team composition.
(Argentina coach Scaloni. (Photo credit: Dazi Images)
coaches
World Cup 2018 Argentina in
semifinals
After being eliminated by France, Jorge Sampaoli stepped down after the World Cup, and Scaloni, a 40-year-old assistant coach with no coaching experience, took over. At first, he only had a six-month contract, but Argentina never finalized a better candidate, so they extended the contract with Scaloni for another year.
In the 2019 Copa America, Argentina lost to Brazil in the quarterfinals, but won the third-place game 2-1 against Chile, who had beaten them twice before in the Copa America, after which Scaloni officially became the
the national team
Head Coach.
Argentina won the 2021 Copa America after 26 years, and this year beat European Cup champions Italy to win the Finalissima, and have a recent record of 35 unbeaten international matches, which is quite a sight.
(Argentina wins Finalissima. (Photo credit: Dazi Images)
formation (of ships or aircraft)
If the squad is intact and there aren't too many injury concerns, it's expected that Scaloni's Argentina will play a 4-3-3 formation with the frontcourt being the
Lionel Messi (1987-), Argentine footballer
Lautaro plus Di Maria.
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Can pull the side, can hold the ball organization, pull back the midfield tandem, Di Maria side hanging in the middle and disk inside cut are quite threatening.
Lautaro is then responsible for drawing the attention of defenders up front and waiting for the opportunity to play with his teammates as a threat, Lautaro is also quite active defensively and can drop back near midfield to help defend, which will definitely help the older
Lionel Messi (1987-), Argentine footballer
and Di Maria, and 3 players in midfield.
The midfielders De Paul, Paredes and Lo Celso will be the best trio to stop the strong team's midfield, and Lo Celso has a good ability to push forward on holding attacks, but Lo Celso will miss the WC due to injury, so the organization of the attack may have to rely on Gomez to assist
Lionel Messi (1987-), Argentine footballer
But Gomez isn't a good defender either, and Lo Celso's absence will have a significant impact on Argentina.
At fullback, we have Romero, who is young but fierce and experienced in defense, veteran Otamendi, who is also solid, and at center back, we have
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The two sides of the backs are relatively devoid of absolute stars, Lyon Tagliafico and Sevilla's Montel are expected to be the most promising starters, and Acuña and Molina are also good rotations, and these backs are the same squad that won the Copa América last year.
(Lautaro, Argentina. (Photo credit: Dazi Images)
Team's recent history
Going into 2022, Argentina, already undefeated in 35 international matches, is at 7 wins and 1 draw this year, including a 2-1 win over Chile, a 1-0 win over Colombia, and a 3-0 thrashing of Italy, so Argentina's recent history is absolutely on fire.
With a friendly match against the United Arab Emirates before this World Cup, followed by consecutive group stage matches against Saudi Arabia, Mexico and Poland, there's a good chance of breaking Italy's 37-match unbeaten streak in international matches.
Achievements in recent years
World Cup 2018:
semifinals
go no farther
2019 America's Cup: third place
2021 Copa America: Champions
2022 Final：冠军
(Argentina wins the Copa America. (Photo credit: Tat Chee Images)
Panel opponents
Saudi Arabia, Mexico, Poland
Recent Versus Results
Against Saudi Arabia 0 wins, 1 draw, 0 losses
2012-11-14 Friendly match Saudi Arabia 0-0 Argentina
Against Mexico 4 wins and 1 draw
2019-09-01 Friendly match Argentina 4-0 Mexico
2018-11-17 Friendly match Argentina 2-0 Mexico
2018-11-21 Friendly match Argentina 2-0 Mexico
2015-09-09 Friendly match Argentina 2-2 Mexico
