Paraguay vs. Argentina lineups, expected starting 11, confirmed team news, injuries: Messi to face Inter Miami teammate

Date, time and venue

Paraguay will face Argentina on Saturday, 10 September in a friendly match in Harrison, New Jersey.

TV channel and live stream

The match will be shown live on beIN SPORTS in the United States and on TyC Sports in Argentina.

Team news

Paraguay have no major injury concerns, but will be without Gustavo Gomez, who is suspended after being sent off against Colombia in their last match.

Argentina will be without Lionel Scaloni, who is suspended after being sent off against Jamaica in their last match.

Predicted lineups

**Paraguay:** Silva; Arzamendia, Balbuena, Alonso, Rojas; Almiron, Martinez, Vera, Romero; Gonzalez, Aquino.

**Argentina:** Armani; Montiel, Romero, Otamendi, Acuña; De Paul, Paredes, Lo Celso; Messi, Lautaro Martinez, Di Maria.

Match preview

Paraguay will be looking to build on their recent good form, which has seen them win their last two matches. They will be confident of causing Argentina problems, especially with Lionel Messi set to make his first appearance for the national team since the 2022 World Cup.

Argentina will be looking to get back to winning ways after their defeat to Jamaica in their last match. They will be without Lionel Scaloni, but they still have a strong squad and will be confident of beating Paraguay.

The match is likely to be a close fought affair, with both teams having a chance of winning. Paraguay will be looking to make the most of their home advantage, while Argentina will be looking to bounce back from their recent defeat.