🤨 Changes on the cards? Scaloni could shake up the XI v Austria 🇦🇷 | OneFootball

Lionel Scaloni is already mapping out Argentina’s strategy to face Austria in Dallas. After the win over Algeria in the opener, the coach from Pujato is preparing several changes to the starting eleven that will take on the Central European side. 

According to information from Olé, the first change will be at right-back. Nahuel Molina will return to the starting lineup in place of Gonzalo Montiel, who had been dealing with a slight muscular issue. The rest of the back line will remain unchanged, with Facundo Medina firmly established on the left flank.

Changes in midfield?

The real puzzle for the coaching staff is in midfield. Although the world champion trio seems untouchable, Thiago Almada could lose his place in the starting eleven after rotating heavily in the last training session.

To replace him, Scaloni is weighing two tactical options. The first is to add a possession-oriented midfielder such as Exequiel Palacios or Leandro Paredes. The second, and more likely, is to include Nicolás González to help contain Austria’s powerful right-sided duo.

Waiting on Julián Álvarez

Finally, the attack still carries its usual question mark. Lautaro Martínez has the edge as the starting center-forward, while Julián Álvarez continues working toward full fitness so he can contribute important minutes off the bench.

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