Argentina must think long-term, while Brazil's sights have never been set beyond Sunday's final, hence the decision to recall 36-year-old Alves as the team captain and starting right-back. (Photo by Carl de Souza/AFP/Getty Images). s.parentNode.insertBefore(gcse, s); Both teams have made a disappointing start to their World Cup qualifiers and will be looking to pile further pressure on their rivals with a win at Buenos Aires. Tottenham's Juan Foyth shows potential -- thrown in at the deep end, he did well in his natural position of centre-back vs. Qatar and came through the challenge of playing right-back against dangerous wingers the next two games. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images). But, the fact that Argentina have gone through to the semi-finals without their captain influencing things much ought to be taken as a major positive. Prediction: Argentina will struggle to cope without Messi and Aguero. var cx = 'partner-pub-6441130170451142:2580822212'; 'https:' : 'http:') + Argentina have won just one of their last six matches against Brazil. In the end, Brazil were predictable 2-0 winners, but Argentina pushed them much further than most had expected. Argentina have grown throughout the competition. If Richarlison is indeed unable to make it to the starting lineup, Gabriel Jesus is expected to continue in his stead, after a decent showing last time out. The Udinese man blasted over when the quality of the move deserved a goal -- as did the team's overall performance. Expect a strongly competitive clash that is likely to be played out for large parts in the middle of the park. In large part, that was the story of the game. Argentina and Brazil have scored a combined total of 17 goals in their last 5 meetings. Alisson will man the goal once again for the tournament hosts. Tite does not have many pressing injury concerns ahead of the crucial game against Argentina. Furthermore, the home side will also be without their prolific front man Sergio Aguero. Neymar coming back is a huge positive for the away side who have enjoyed a good run of form against their rivals. Both teams have got on the scoresheet in three of the last four meetings as well. The rest of the attacking unit is unlikely to see any changes, with Roberto Firmino leading the line for Brazil, with Philippe Coutinho being the creative force behind him. The Manchester City striker is expected to be back in action later this month but is set to sit out the Brazil game with a hamstring injury. (function() { Brazil are unbeaten in their last four Copa America meetings with Argentina stretching back to 1993, when Argentina won on penalties en route to the title. Messi & Co. had their moments. His role in the opening goal was a perfect illustration of what coach Tite is looking for from his full-backs. That said, they remain a team with limitations. At his best, Messi can dominate any defence, and if he can indeed return to top form, it could be a long night for Brazil. At times, there was more heat than light, and there were moments when referee Roddy Zambrano seemed out of his depth and on the verge of losing control. '//www.google.com/cse/cse.js?cx=' + cx; Argentina Brazil Copa America 2019 Lionel Messi Lionel Scaloni tite, About | Contact | Things We Like | Facebook | Twitter | Login | Privacy Policy. But, following the 2-0 win over a stubborn Venezuela side, he might have zeroed in on his most efficient system yet. Alongside him in the double pivot should be Arthur, who will be the playmaking half of the midfield duo, looking to link up with Coutinho for the most part. The PSG captain has had a rough relationship with Dunga and has been sidelined indefinitely. You can watch Argentina vs Brazil live online through Fubo.tv – click here to sign up. Upfront, Messi will play off the strike partnership of Sergio Aguero and the in-form Lautaro Martinez. Argentina have not been too unlike their hosts, but appear to be finally starting to find some semblance of form after a horrendous start to their Copa America campaign. La Albiceleste have now won back-to-back games in the tournament, as they look to win the competition for the first time since 1993, although they need captain Lionel Messi to return to his best. While one can expect Lionel Messi to finally turn up at the 2019 Copa America, the experience of Thiago Silva is likely to trump the Argentina captain. Gabriel Jesus burst past both centre-backs -- German Pezzella and Nicolas Otamendi -- with embarrassing ease before returning the favour and squaring for Firmino to do the rest and clinch the game. Brazil have kept clean sheets in each of their last six games across all competitions stretching back to March; theÂ. Argentina worked hard to stay compact, despite fielding Messi plus two out-and-out strikers. In the middle of the park, there could be one change, with Casemiro replacing Allan as the team’s holding midfielder. Probable Lineup (4-2-3-1): Alisson; Alves, Silva, Marquinhos, Alex Sandro; Arthur, Casemiro; Jesus, Coutinho, Everton; Firmino. Brazil's timescale, meanwhile, is very different. Brazil hold s slight edge in their head-to-head record against Argentina, having prevailed in 45 of the 109 meetings between the two South American powerhouses (D25 L39). Brazil have a 100 percent record in home Copa Americas, and they are one game away from extending that record to five for five when on home soil. Just … Meanwhile Brazil are set to rest Fernandinho and Hulk for the game. The 4-4-2 with a midfield diamond produced wonderful results, with the onus being on the full-backs to provide the width. Both teams have got on the scoresheet in three of the last four meetings as well. Brazil are delighted with the return of their captain and Barcelona superstar Neymar who was suspended for four games by FIFA after his antics against Colombia during this year’s Copa America. If not, however, Argentina might just go crashing out of the tournament. var gcse = document.createElement('script'); Plenty of others are needed. However, with the game against the formidable Brazil up next, La Albiceleste need Messi to rediscover his best, seeing as the hosts are yet to be breached at the back. Argentina, on the other hand, are on a five-game unbeaten streak since their defeat to Brazil in the Copa America semi-final (W3 D2). The original idea of caretaker coach Lionel Scaloni -- rapid transitions to the wings -- never fitted a side in which Lionel Messi is the leading light. var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; gcse.async = true; Argentina have won just one of their last six matches against Brazil. Back from injury, David Luiz is expected to partner the Inter Milan defender Miranda at the heart of the defence. Carlos Tevez is expected to lead the line in the absence of Messi and Aguero. On the other end, Brazil’s struggles in attack could continue, but Gabriel Jesus could be their wildcard against their arch-rivals. Argentina and Brazil have scored a combined total of 17 goals in their last 5 meetings. Thiago Silva still remains an absentee for the national team. Hosts Argentina are currently struggling without their main man Lionel Messi and crashed to a shock 2-0 defeat in their first game against Ecuador. Brazil boast the best attack and defence in the 2019 Copa America, having scored eight goals while keeping a clean sheet in each of their outings so far. Prediction: Argentina will struggle to cope without Messi and Aguero. Some of the players developed by Scaloni will have an important role to play, and the urgent priority is to come up with some new defenders and a goalkeeper who is good with his feet. The Selecao did top Group A to put themselves in a strong position, but flattered to deceive once again in their quarter-final tie with Paraguay, having had to go through penalties to book their place in the semi-finals.

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