International Friendlies
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How Argentina could line up against Jamaica

How Argentina could line up against Jamaica

Argentina will play their penultimate warm-up friendly ahead of the winter World Cup in Qatar when they face Jamaica in New Jersey on Tuesday.

La Albiceleste recorded their sixth win in seven matches when beating Honduras 3-0 in Miami on Friday, with Lionel Messi bagging a brace after Lautaro Martinez had broken the deadlock 16 minutes into the match.

Lisandro Martinez and Cristian Romero travelled with the squad despite facing visa issues when attempting to travel from England, although the latter was not selected so he will be hoping to lay a claim for a starting spot in Qatar.

Enzo Fernandez made his international debut from the bench against Honduras and may displace Leandro Paredes at the base of midfield, while Angel Di Maria should offer fresh legs on the left flank having been an unused substitute during the comfortable victory.

Messi and Martinez will be relishing the prospect of adding to their impressive international goal tallies of 88 and 21 respectively, so head coach Lionel Scaloni is likely to allow the duo to continue to build on their flourishing partnership in attack.

Gonzalo Montiel and Nicolas Otamendi could be handed chances in defence, but Rodrigo De Paul and Giovanni Lo Celso could be asked to go again, as the dynamic duo provide an accomplished blend of industry and technical ability at either side of the midfield three.

Argentina possible starting lineup: Rulli; Montiel, Romero, Otamendi, Tagliafico; De Paul, Fernandez, Lo Celso; Messi, Martinez, Di Maria

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Who will win Wednesday's International Friendlies clash between Jamaica and Argentina?
Jamaica 12%
Draw 6%
Argentina 82%
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