Argentina unchanged for quarter-final, Sow comes in for Switzerland

Argentina is set to face Switzerland in the World Cup quarter-finals with an identical starting lineup that secured their previous 3-2 victory over Egypt. Coach Lionel Scaloni confirmed on Friday that striker Julian Alvarez and midfielder Leandro Paredes will retain their positions in the team.

Scaloni indicated his intention to field a "very similar team to the other match," signaling confidence in the squad that advanced them to this stage of the tournament. This consistency suggests a stable approach from the Argentine coaching staff as they aim for further progress.

In contrast, Switzerland's manager, Murat Yakin, has opted for a single alteration to his side. Midfielder Djibril Sow will replace Ardon Jashari in the starting XI, a change made after their penalty shootout win against Colombia following a goalless draw. Yakin also noted that Switzerland's leading scorer, Johan Manzambi, will miss the match due to a knee injury that also kept him out of their previous game.

The confirmed lineups feature prominent players such as Argentina's Lionel Messi and Switzerland's Granit Xhaka, setting the stage for a competitive encounter. The match is scheduled to take place on Saturday.

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very similar team to the other match.