The stage is set for a thrilling Copa America semi finals. Defending champions Argentina will take on Canada in semi finals 1 at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Lionel Messi and Co had a tough battle against Ecuador in the quarters and won the penalties to reach the top 4. Canada too pipped Venezuela in the penalties to set date with Argentina.
Argentina Team News
Argentine skipper Lionel Messi is set to partner Lautaro Martinez up top in the attack. On the flip side, Angel di Maria is expected to come in as a substitute later in the game.
The remainder of the team will roughly remain unchanged. De Paul, Mac Allister and Lo Celso confidently forms at the core midfield. Back in the defence, Romero and Lisandro Martinez forms a strong pairing. The evergreen Nicolas Otamendi can come on as a sub as can Enzo Fernandes.
Canada Team News
There are quite a few injury concerns for Canada. Albeit they are the dark horses, but Canada do have the strength to cause a massive upset by beating Argentina. For the North American country, Tajon Buchanan is a major doubt.
A lot of focus will be on goalie Maxime Crepeau who saved two penalties in the shootout against Venezuela. But the Argentines would have to remain warry about Larin’s goal threat.
Argentina Predicted XI: E. Martinez; Molina, Romero, Li. Martinez, Tagliafico; De Paul, Mac Allister, Lo Celso, Gonzalez; Messi, La. Martinez
Canada Predicted XI: Crepeau; Johnston, Bombito, Cornelius, Davies; Osorio, Eustaquio; Laryea, David, Shaffelburg; Larin
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