Leverkusen's Palacios starts as rotated Argentina rest Messi for Jordan test | OneFootball

Exequiel Palacios starts for holders Argentina against Jordan as Lionel Scaloni rotates, with Lionel Messi rested after early progression to the Round of 32.

According to BuLi News, only goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez and striker Lautaro Martinez keep their places from the side that began the 2-0 win over Austria.

Jordan, already out after narrow losses to Austria and Algeria, have benched Rennes winger Moussa Al-Taamari, their sole Europe-based player. The result will not change the group, with Argentina already confirmed as winners. The holders will face fellow debutants Cape Verde in the Round of 32.

Argentina XI: Martinez, Simeone, Otamendi ©, Senesi, Tagliafico, Palacios, Paredes, Lo Celso, Paz, Lautaro Martinez, Alvarez.

Jordan XI: Abulaila, Haddad ©, Abu Dahab, Al-Arab, Nasib, Abu Taha, Azaizeh, Al-Rashdan, Al-Rawabdeh, Al-Fakhouri, Olwan.

Source: BuLi News