Argentina's defeat against Saudi Arabia continues to generate reactions, such as Jefferson Farfán's 'dart', and this causes concern throughout the Albiceleste fans. The Argentine team knows that they will play for qualification against Mexico and Lionel Scaloni would make up to four changes for this match.
According to the Argentine press, the coaching staff of the 'Che' team sees the match against Mexico as a final and the modifications in the starting lineup are evident.
"What is on the mind of the native of Pujato is to modify the last line quite a bit," reported Olé on November 23.
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What would Scaloni's changes be for Argentina vs. Mexico?
According to Olé newspaper, the first name to be removed from the lineup would be defender Cristian 'Cuti' Romero, who had a poor performance in the match against the Arabs. His place would be taken by Lisandro Martínez, who had a great season at Manchester United.
Lisandro Martínez came off the bench against Saudi Arabia. Photo: EFE
Also, Scaloni would change both full-backs: Molina and Tagliafico would be benched and replaced by Gonzalo Montiel and Marcos Acuña.
Montiel and Acuña would start against Mexico. Photo: composition/EFE/AFP
Finally, the last variant would be in midfield. 'Papu' Gómez would not have convinced Scaloni and would be on the bench against Mexico. Argentina's coach would choose the replacement between Enzo Fernández or Alexis Mac Allister.
Enzo Fernández and Mac Allister could play against Mexico. Photo: composition/EFE
When do Argentina vs. Mexico play?
Argentina vs. Mexico will face each other on Saturday, November 26, for the second round of Group C in the 2022 Qatar World Cup.