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Updated March 22, 2023

Match Preview: Argentina VS Panama

TL;DR

Argentina, The Champions of the World, are ready to be back in action after the world cup as they will host Panama on Friday

Match Preview: Argentina VS Panama

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Argentina, The Champions of the World, are ready to be back in action after the world cup. On Friday, they will play their very first game after the Qatar World Cup. The Alibiceleste will host Panama at El Monumental. This match will be one of the most hyped matches ever in recent times. Almost 1.3 million supporters attempted to buy tickets to see the World Champion's game against Panama. Unfortunately, only 83,000 fans can witness this match due to the stadium's capability.

Stats&Facts

Argentina have been playing brilliantly for many years. They have lost only one of their last 44 international games, a shocking defeat against Saudi Arabia in the first match in the Qatar World Cup. However, Argentina played only two games against Panama. They won both matches in 2009 and 2016, a friendly and the Copa America. Lionel Messi had a hat trick against Panama as he scored three goals in 2016.

Team News

Manchester United's youngster Alejandro Garnacho was called up for the first time in Argentina'ssquad, but he has been ruled out due to injury. In addition, Sevilla's Papu Gomez is also out for injury. But the rest of the squad is fit for the match. As for Panama, they will miss Christensen. The Possible Lineup for Argentina: Martinez; Molina, Otamendi, Li. Martinez, Acuna; De Paul, Fernandez, Mac Allister; Messi, Alvarez, Di Maria The Possible Lineup for Panama: Guerra; Anderson, Ramos, Peralta, Farina, Galvan; Murillo, Camargo, Quintero; Cordoba, Stephens

Lionel Scaloni's press conference

Argentina's manager Lionel Scaloni, who won the FIFA Best Manager award, had a Press conference last night. He said, "I like to see that the Argentine National Team belongs to everyone, that they come with this joy and enthusiasm, as if it were the first time. I like that the fans see that the players are one more of them, the National Team belongs to everyone."

Our Prediction: Argentina 4-0 Panama

As the World Champion, Argentina should smash Panama at their home ground, full of their supporters' attendance. All the players are in good form and are desperate for goals.

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