The team sheets are officially here at Miami Stadium, and all the managers have thrown some big shots ahead of the top Round of 32 game!
Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni has completely changed the depth of his team, the formation nine changes to the side that finished the group stage against Jordan. The headline story, however, is what the Miami team came to see – the captain Lionel Messi to bring back his throne at the beginning of eleven after resting. He is followed by Lautaro MartÃnez and Thiago Almada in a dangerous looking line.
On the other side of the tunnel, Cape Verde boss Bubista is not sitting back and defending. He has made it change five boldly an establishment that achieved historic success against Saudi Arabia. Strong options such as Steven Moreira, Sidny Cabral, Laros Duarte, Nuno da Costa, and Jovane Cabral have all marched into the XI as the underdogs look to clear the offensive line.
Here is how both teams have prepared for the match:
Argentina Starting XI (4-1-2-3):
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Goalkeeper: Emiliano MartÃnez
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Protectors: Facundo Medina, Lisandro MartÃnez, Cristian Romero, Nahuel Molina
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Middle players:on Alexis McAllister, Enzo Fernández, Rodrigo De Paul
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Players:toto Thiago Almada, Lautaro MartÃnez, Lionel Messi (C)
Cape Verde Starting XI (4-1-4-1):
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Goalkeeper: Vozinha
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Protectors: Sidney Cabral, Diney Borges, Roberto Lopes, Steven Moreira
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Defensive Midfielder: Kevin Pina
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Middle players: Ryan Mendes, Deroy Duarte, Laros Duarte, Jovane Cabral
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Forward: Nuno and Costa
