Team News: Chile vs. Argentina injury, suspension list, predicted XIs

Argentina will be looking to consolidate second place in the CONMEBOL standings with a victory when they face Chile in Calama for their World Cup 2022 qualifier on Friday.

The visitors have already booked their place in Qatar, while the hosts are still battling for a top four spot, and here, Sports Mole rounds up the team news for both nations.

CHILE vs. ARGENTINA

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CHILE

Out: Arturo Vidal (suspended)

Doubtful: None

Sports Mole's predicted XI: Bravo; Isla, Medel, Maripan, Mena; Baeza, Aranguiz, Pulgar; Vargas, Brereton Diaz, Sanchez

ARGENTINA

Out: Lionel Messi (building match fitness with Paris Saint-Germain), Joaquin Correa (hamstring), Cristian Romero (hamstring)

Doubtful: None

Sports Mole's predicted XI: E. Martinez; Molina, Pezzella, Otamendi, Acuna; Lo Celso, Parades, De Paul; Alvarez, L. Martinez, Di Maria