Argentina host Old Rivals Brazil in a huge 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification match on March 26 in Buenos Aires.
Nicolas Otamendi Head of the defensive world and Copa America champions for a narrow 1-0 victory in Uruguay last week as the late goal of Thiago Almada sealed victory.
Lionel Messi's injury-forced absence was the most important point of conversation that went into play, but the side of Lionel Sclaoni got the job in Montevideo.
That victory has at least achieved a play -off place in qualifying for the Scaloni team, and a victory over Brazil will seal their place in the tournament next summer, prior to four more games in June and September.
Scaloni is expected to adjust his starting line -up against the Samba boys, and according to reports from Mundo Deportivo he has already confirmed that Rodrigo de Paul will start.
De Paul landed back in Argentina, only half suitable, while earlier this month he continues to manage an injury for Atletico Madrid and he was explained against Uruguay.
That was done with the intention of keeping him back for the collision of Brazil, because Diego Simeone also brought him in and out of his Los Rojiblancos side.
Leandro Paredes is probably the player who makes way for the Paul with Nico Gonzalez after he was sent away when he came to Montevideo late.
The Paul will work together Alexis Mac Allister in the engine room of Argentina next to Enzo Fernandez.
Atletico Madrid Clubmats Nahuel Molina and Julian Alvarez also have to stay in the starting line -up with Vinicius Junior who leads the opponent's attack.
Brazil needed a moment of late magic from their number 7 in their home collision with Colombia last week when he yielded a 99th minute winner in Brasilia.
Brazil is currently third in the Conmebol qualification rankings and they have to do work in the summer to seal a place at the World Cup.
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