U20 World Cup: Placente’s XI to face Colombia and reach the final | OneFootball

La Albiceleste will face Los Cafeteros for a spot in the final of the Youth World Cup, and Diego Placente has three confirmed absences.

The Argentina U-20 National Team will face Colombia this Wednesday, starting at 20:00, in the semifinals of the U-20 World Cup taking place in Chile. Ahead of this crucial match, Diego Placente will have to make two forced changes compared to the lineup that defeated Mexico 2-0 in the quarterfinals. Check out the probable lineup from the Argentine coach.

Argentina beat Mexico and returned to the U-20 World Cup semifinals after 18 years, but Placente suffered two significant losses ahead of the clash with Colombia. The first is Maher Carrizo, a Vélez striker who was booked and reached the tournament’s two-yellow-card limit, so he must serve a one-match suspension and could return for a potential final.

The other is Valente Pierani, a defender from Estudiantes and an undisputed starter for the team. The left-footed center-back suffered a knee sprain during the first half against Mexico and had to be substituted. In his case, it’s less likely he’ll be fit for a possible final. These two join Álvaro Montoro, who fractured his clavicle against Nigeria in the round of 16, meaning the coach has lost three starters ahead of the semifinal.

Juan Manuel Villalba came on for Pierani and will most likely play against the Colombians, while Ian Subiabre is expected to replace Carrizo. On the other hand, Gianluca Piestrani replaced Montoro against Mexico and is expected to start again in the semifinals.

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