Messi will be rested against Jordan, Lautaro is looking for the first goal; Scaloni could launch Paz
Lionel Messi will have a well-deserved rest in Argentina's next match against Jordan, while Lautaro Martínez and Julián Alvarez are looking for their first goals in the competition. Nico Paz can be selected as a starter.
Lionel Messi will have a rest shift in Argentina's next match against Jordan. The Argentine team has already secured its place in the round of 16 of the World Cup one round in advance and is confirmed not only as the leader of the group, but also knows that it will face Cape Verde in the next phase. Therefore, Lionel Scaloni decided to spare the 39-year-old star, betting on the duo Julián Alvarez and Lautaro Martínez. Both strikers are looking for their first goals of the tournament, as all five goals so far have come from Messi. There is a possibility that Nico Paz, who was recently reinstated to the team, could start as a starter. The attacking midfielder has only played the last 10 minutes of the match against Algeria so far.
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