Argentina suddenly lost in the World Cup qualifiers. Two losses and one draw in the last four matches. In such a situation, Lionel Scaloni's team is taking the field against Peru in the last match of the year at 6 am Bangladesh time.
Argentina is in a bit of trouble. A string of injuries added to the team's discomfort ahead of the Peru match. In defence, Lisandro Martinez, German Pezza, Cristian Romero and Nehual Molina have dropped out of the squad. They are also without left winger Nico Gonzales in the attack due to injury. Last-minute call-up to the team fits in all positions in the attack – Giuliano Simeone.
Molina felt discomfort in his right thigh after the loss to Paraguay in the last match. With Lisandro and Pezzaa knocked out, Facundo Medina is called upon again. Left-back Nicolas Tagliafico joined training with a shoulder injury.
Argentinian television channel TYC Sports have named Tagliafico in Albiceleste's possible XI against Peru on their site. Right-back Gonzalo Montiel with him, Nicolas Otamendi and Leonardo Balerdi as centre-backs.
Rodrigo Di Paul, Enzo Fernandez and Alexis McAllister are expected to man the midfield. Captain Lionel Messi, Lautaro Martinez and Julián Alvarez have been placed in the attack. Emiliano Martinez is the auto choice to man the goal post.
Possible XI of Argentina against Peru
Goalkeeper: Emiliano Martinez.
Defender: Gonzalo Montiel, Nicolas Otamendi, Leonardo Balerdi, Nicolas Tagliafico.
Midfielder: Rodrigo Di Paul, Enzo Fernandez, Alexis McAllister.
Forward: Lionel Messi, Lautaro Martinez, Julian Alvarez.
