Argentina vs Bolivia – Predicted lineup and team news

Argentina will begin a series of home friendlies against Bolivia on Wednesday night at Córdoba’s Mario Alberto Kempes Stadium. This game is the first of three matches following Argentina’s World Cup final defeat to Spain. Despite their loss, the world champions have had a strong summer, defeating England, Switzerland, and Egypt in the knockout phase.

Without Lionel Messi, who will make a special appearance against Benin, defender Cristian Romero will captain the team. Juan Foyth and Thiago Almada are injured and will not feature, while Nicolás Tagliafico is questionable with a muscle strain. Younger players like Julián Álvarez and Lautaro Martínez are expected to get more playing time as Argentina tests new strategies with the squad rotation.

The predicted starting lineup includes Rulli, with Álvarez and Martínez, alongside Romano, Medina, and Tagliafico in defense. In midfield, Mac Allister, Palacios, Barco, Paz, and Alvarez will compete for playing time. The team will kick off at 12 am on Thursday, October 1st. UK and Ireland viewers can watch the friendly live on Premier Sports 2.