Both Lionel Scaloni and Nestor Lorenzo have selection dilemmas heading into the Copa America final on Sunday.
Argentina are going for their 16th Copa America title, while Colombia are aiming to win the tournament for just the second time.
Here’s how the squads are shaping up.
Argentina Team News
Messi missed the group stage win over Peru as a precaution due to a tight hamstring but he returned for the next two games in the knockout stage unscathed.
Lionel Scaloni has an important decision to make in the final third as both Lautaro Martinez and Alvarez have started games up top in the tournament, and both have actually did well.
As Martinez is the top scorer in the competition, expect him to be given the nod.
Colombia Team News
For Colombia, Jefferson Lerma returned from suspension to score the winner in the semi-final so he will start again.
Daniel Munoz is suspended after he was sent off against Uruguay.
Argentina (4-3-2-1): Martinez; Montiel, Romero, Lisandro Martinez, Tagliafico; MacAllister, De Paul, Fernandez; Di Maria, Messi; Lautaro Martinez
Colombia (4-2-3-1): Vargas; S. Arias, Sanchez, Cuesta, Mojica; Rios, Lerma; J. Arias, James, DIaz; Cordoba
For all of the analysis of the match as it happens live, check out our Preview and Live Update page for the game.
FAQs
What was the result the last time Argentina played Colombia? Colombia’s last defeat actually came against Argentina in February of 2022 in a World Cup Qualifier.
What time does the match kick-off? The game commences at 0100 GMT.
Where is Argentina versus Colombia being played? The game will be played at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida.
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Publish date : 2024-07-14 05:45:00
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