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Three changes for Argentina ahead of Egypt match

From Morgunblaðið · () Icelandic

Translated from Icelandic, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Argentina's coach Lionel Scaloni has made three changes to the starting lineup for their match against Egypt in the Round of 16.
  • Julián Álvarez will start in the forward line, replacing Lautaro Martínez, marking his first start of the tournament.
  • Leandro Paredes and Nicolás Tagliafico also come into the midfield and defense, respectively.

Argentina's World Cup-winning coach Lionel Scaloni is introducing three changes to his squad for the upcoming Round of 16 match against Egypt. The game is set to take place in Atlanta, following Argentina's hard-fought victory over Cape Verde in the previous round.

Julián Álvarez is set to make his first start of the tournament, taking up a position in the forward line and replacing Lautaro Martínez. Álvarez, who scored four goals in the 2022 World Cup, including two in the semifinals, is expected to bolster Argentina's attack. Leandro Paredes will be introduced into the midfield, stepping in for Thiago Almada, while Nicolás Tagliafico will start at left-back, replacing Facundo Medina.

The Argentine lineup is expected to feature Emiliano Martínez in goal, with a defense comprising Nahuel Molina, Cristian Romero, Lisandro Martínez, and Nicolás Tagliafico. The midfield will see Rodrigo De Paul, Alexis Mac Allister, Leandro Paredes, and Enzo Fernández, supporting the attacking duo of Lionel Messi and Julián Álvarez.

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Originally published by Morgunblaðið in Icelandic. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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