2022-09-22
Con Lionel Messithe selection of Argentinaamong the favorites to win the Qatar World Cup 2022will accelerate the preparation towards the maximum appointment when he faces this Friday Hondurasin a friendly in the Hard Rock Stadium de Miami (Florida).
Classified well in advance worldthe albiceleste is preparing with self-esteem on the rise following winning the Copa América in Brazil-2021 and the ‘Finalissima’ last June once morest Italy (3-0), the European champion.
On this occasion, however, coach Lionel Scaloni has not been able to work with the entire group due to visa problems for several players to enter the United States.
The defenders Lisandro Martínez, from Manchester United, and Cristian Romero, from Tottenham Hotspur, had to travel directly from the United Kingdom but, due to the closure of the US embassy due to the death of Queen Elizabeth II, both had to process their permits in Argentina.
Martínez has already managed to travel to Miami and is available for the duel once morest Honduras but Scaloni said Romero’s process is still delayed and they don’t even know if he will be ready for the second friendly, which they will play next Tuesday once morest Jamaica in New Jersey.
The coach only has these two friendlies before delivering the call for Qatar-2022, where Argentina is framed in Group C with Saudi Arabia, Mexico and Poland.
One of the figures chasing a place in the squad is Paulo Dybala, who closed a seven-year spell at Juventus to move to AS Roma and achieve the rhythm of the game to be considered by Scaloni.
From now on, who will monopolize much of the looks and the spotlights will be the star Lionel Messiwho started the season in good shape at Paris Saint-Germain, following a discreet first year at the powerful club in the French capital.
For its part, Honduras will seek to leave a good image in this commitment before Argentina.
The history:
This will be the third confrontation between Argentina and Honduras: They played friendlies in 2003 and 2016 with Albiceleste victories by 3-1 and 1-0.
How the Argentina and Honduras National Team arrive at the friendly
La Albiceleste reached this match following beating Estonia 5-0 in June at the El Sadar stadium in Pamplona, Spain, with a great performance by Lionel Messi, who scored all the goals.
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The Bicolor, meanwhile, comes from defeating Canada 2-1 in June, thanks to goals from Kevin López and Kervin Arriaga, in a match corresponding to the Concacaf Nations League.
Who broadcasts on TV:
On Honduran soil you can follow the commitment live via Deportes TVC, Channel 5.
In Argentina: TyC Sports
In the United States: beIN Sports xtra
Where is the Argentina vs Honduras match played?
The FIFA Date match between Argentina and Honduras will be played at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.
Day and times:
The game will be this Friday, September 23 at 6:00 PM Catracha time.
In Argentina: 9:00 PM
In Mexico: 7:00 PM
Eastern United States: 8:00 PM
In Spain: 2:00 am (on Saturday)
Possible formations:
Argentina: Emiliano Martinez – Nahuel Molina, Germain Pezzella, Nicolas Otamendi, Marcos Acuña or Nicolas Tagliafico – Rodrigo De Paul, Leandro Paredes, Giovani Lo Celso or Enzo Fernandez – Lionel Messi, Lautaro Martinez and Angel Di Maria. DT: Lionel Scaloni.
Honduras: Luis López – Denil Maldonado, Carlos Meléndez, Marcelo Santos and Omar Elvir – Andy Najar, Deybi Flores, Héctor Castellanos and Kervin Arriaga – Rigo Rivas and Romell Quioto. DT: Diego Vazquez.
