At 8:00 a.m. Beijing time on June 29, the finale of the Copa America Group A tournament will kick off with the Argentinean team, led by star Lionel Messi, facing the slightly less powerful Bolivian team.
After the first four rounds of the tournament, although Argentina only played three games due to the rotation policy, but its performance is still eye-catching, with two wins and a draw to accumulate seven points, the top of the Group A standings, ahead of the second-ranked Chile 2 points. Even if Argentina loses this round of matches, it will still be able to ensure the group's exit.
In view of this situation, Argentina's manager Carloni is expected to make adjustments to the starting lineup against Bolivia, especially the star of the show, Lionel Messi, who is in dire need of a rest and will most likely sit on the bench. Let's take a guess at Argentina's starting eleven.
The goalkeeper position is relatively fixed, and it is expected that it will be Damian Martinez who will continue to play the important role of goalkeeping for Argentina. In the back line, the starting four defenders are expected to be Molina, Pesseria, Romero and Tagliafico, with Pesseria and Romero partnering at center back, Molina and Tagliafico as wingbacks, and Otamendi getting a rest.
In midfield, Lo Celso will continue to play at the back, partnering Guido Rodriguez, while the front position will be filled by De Paul. 33-year-old veteran Di Maria is likely to be on standby as a substitute.
Up front, 34-year-old Lionel Messi is expected to be rested, with Aguero replacing him as the starting striker. Alongside Aguero will be Joaquin Correa from Serie A's Lazio and striker Angel Correa from new La Liga champions Atletico Madrid.
Based on the above analysis, Argentina's predicted starting eleven against Bolivia is as follows: Damian Martinez; Molina, Pecelia, Romero, Tagliafico; Lo Celso, Guido Rodríguez, De Paul; Joaquín Correa, Aguero, Ángel Correa.
