Argentina's strength increases ahead of Brazil match

Argentina's strength increases ahead of Brazil match

Defending champion Argentina is taking to the field against Brazil in the World Cup qualifiers at dawn. And before that match, the Albiceleste got some big good news. Midfielder Rodrigo Di Paul is ready to take to the field after recovering from an injury. This is what has been learned.

Argentina will not be able to get Lionel Messi-Lautaro Martinez-Paolo Dybala in this World Cup qualifiers match. Di Paul could not play against Uruguay on Saturday. The impression of which was also seen in the football on the field. Argentina defeated Uruguay 1-0. There were concerns about playing in this match. However, those concerns have now largely disappeared.

Di Paul is almost certain to play in the 'Superclasico' at home on Wednesday. This match against Brazil will start at 6 am Bangladesh time.

The day before the match, coach Lionel Scaloni announced that there will be changes in the starting eleven. He also announced that Di Paul has recovered from his injury. That has given Argentina a sense of relief.

Scaloni said, "I can't confirm this (starting XI), but with Rodrigo de Paul, the XI will be almost the same as in the previous match. We'll see if one or two changes can be made. Yesterday we practiced very little, because we want to balance the work between those who played the charity match and those who played against Uruguay. Yesterday we practiced little and today we will go on a big scale and make the final decision."

Notably, Argentina is at the top of the Latin American World Cup qualifiers with 28 points from 9 wins and 1 draw in 13 matches. Ecuador is in second place with 6 points less than them. Brazil is third on the list with 21 points.