Argentina vs Ecuador Match Preview

Argentina returns to the legendary field of La Bombonera to play their first game in World Cup 2022 qualifiers against Ecuador. The 42-year-old manager Lionel Scaloni will remain on Argentina's bench for this tournament. Available for today's match will be Argentina's captain, Lionel Messi, who is aiming to drive his national team for one more time to World Cup final stage.

Scaloni will prepare his best eleven without Sergio Aguero, Giovani Lo Celso, and Germán Pezzella, who are injured. Out of Argentina's roster is also Ángel Di María. Eduardo Salvio was tested positive to Covid-19 and his participation remains doubtful. On the other hand, Atalanta's striker Papu Gomez is expected to debut in the national team, he is currently in excellent form.

On the other hand, Ecuador wants to make a decent start in Buenos Aires, in a tough match against one of the favorites of this tournament. Since last August, Gustavo Alfaro is their new coach after being on Boca Juniors. Their goal is no other than a ticket to the final stage.

Midfielder Cristian Noboa did not reach Argentina's capital in time and so he will be available for the upcoming game against Uruguay. Johan Padilla was tested positive for Covid-19 and will be unavailable for tonight's match. Alfaro will line up his team with a defensive formation, actually, he knows that they need much luck to cause trouble to Argentina.

I expect Argentina to enter the pitch strongly to show who is the boss of this game. Undoubtedly, Ecuador is not an easy opponent to face, that's why Messi and his teammates need to be particularly careful in this one and score an early goal.