International Friendlies: Argentina vs. Uruguay, Probable Lineups

Argentina and Uruguay will face off on Friday night/Saturday morning at 12:00 a.m. Italian time at La Bombonera in Buenos Aires in a friendly match as part of the November international window. For the Albiceleste, this will be their first match since Lionel Messi’s retirement from the national team, while the Celeste continues its journey under the guidance of Diego Forlán.

Scaloni is expected to field a 4-3-3 formation, with Rulli in goal and Giay and Balerdi favored to start in defense alongside Lisandro Martínez. On the left flank, Tagliafico and Medina are vying for the starting spot. In midfield, Palacios is competing with Barco, while up front, Almada and Prestianni are vying for a spot alongside Paz and Alvarez.

Uruguay is expected to respond with a 4-3-3 formation, relying on Fiermarin in goal and Varela, Araujo, Olivera, and Piquerez on defense. In midfield, Valverde, Bentancur, and Torreira are expected to start, while the attacking trio should consist of De Arrascaeta, Núñez, and Maximiliano Araujo.

PROBABLE LINEUPS

ARGENTINA (4-3-3): Rulli; Giay, Balerdi, Lisandro Martinez, Tagliafico; Palacios, Mac Allister, Enzo Fernandez; Paz, Alvarez, Almada. Head Coach: Lionel Scaloni.

URUGUAY (4-3-3): Fiermarin; Varela, Araujo, Olivera, Piquerez; Valverde, Bentancur, Torreira; De Arrascaeta, Núñez, Maximiliano Araujo. Head Coach: Diego Forlán.