Argentina is escalated to face Iceland with Palmeiras duo, in last test before the World Cup. With Flaco López and Giay, the team of Lionel Scaloni seeks to prepare for the World Cup debut. The Palmeiras duo gained an opportunity in the attack and right-back, respectively. Argentina also opted to preserve players who are recovering from injuries to the World Cup debut. With this, Dibu Martínez, Cuti Romero and Julián Álvarez are out of action, but live the expectation of being available for the match against Algeria, on June 16. Argentina enters the field with Rulli; Giay, Otamendi, Lisandro Martínez, Medina; Lo Celso, Palacios, Barco; Simeone, Flaco López and Nico Paz. With this, seven names who were starters against Honduras remain in the starting lineup against Iceland. One of the great surprises is the presence of Nico Paz, who had been recovering from knee pain in the last days. However, the midfielder of Como gains a chance to show that he is recovered and available to help Argentina in the World Cup. On the other hand, Messi starts the duel on the bench, but there is an expectation that the star will enter the game. The 38-year-old veteran is recovering from a muscle overload in the posterior region of the left thigh.
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Palmeiras: Argentina escalada with club duo for last test before the Cup
Argentina is escalated to face Iceland with Palmeiras duo, in last test before the World Cup.
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