Dibu as vice-captain, two doubts in Scaloni's Argentina XI v Bolivia | OneFootball

Lionel Scaloni is finalizing the last details for the Argentina National Team ahead of the match against Bolivia, with only two remaining questions in the starting lineup. The match will be played this Wednesday at 9:00 p.m. as part of a friendly, officiated by Colombian referee Jhon Ospina Londoño.

The team’s structure and the defensive doubts

Argentina’s goal will be guarded by Emiliano “Dibu” Martínez, who was officially confirmed by the head coach at a press conference as the team’s vice-captain for this FIFA window.

The first major doubt appears in the back line:

• Left back: The coaching staff has yet to decide whether the position will be filled by Facundo Medina or Román Vega.• The rest of the defense: It is fully confirmed, with Agustín Giay on the right side alongside the established center-back pairing of Cristian “Cuti” Romero and Lisandro Martínez.

A midfield with forced changes

In the holding area, the inclusion of Exequiel Palacios stands out, as he will play alongside Alexis Mac Allister. Palacios will enter the starting lineup to replace Enzo Fernández, who must serve a one-match suspension after being sent off in the 2026 World Cup final against Spain.

One line further forward will be the young Nicolás Paz, alongside the coach’s second tactical doubt, as he must decide whether the fourth midfielder will be Matías Soulé or Valentín Barco.

A star pairing in attack

There are no mysteries up front. Julián Álvarez and Lautaro Martínez will once again lead the attack together, an offensive formula that is shaping up as the main bet for the future once Lionel Messi’s definitive retirement from the national team becomes a reality.

The probable lineup of the world champion

With this outlook, Argentina would take the field with: Emiliano Martínez; Agustín Giay, Cristian Romero, Lisandro Martínez, Facundo Medina or Román Vega; Nicolás Paz, Exequiel Palacios, Alexis Mac Allister, Matías Soulé or Valentín Barco; Julián Álvarez and Lautaro Martínez.

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