United Arab Emirates vs Argentina
Argentina vs UAE: Pre-World Cup Match preview, possible line-up, where to watch live
Argentina will play their final preparatory match against the United Arab Emirates before starting their World Cup campaign against Saudi Arabia on November 22. All the players of the Albiceleste squad have already arrived after finishing their respective scheduled matches for their clubs before the World Cup. Let’s take a look at the match preview, probable team line-ups, and schedule of the Argentina vs UAE match.
Match Preview: Argentina vs UAE
Argentina are the third-ranked team and one of the strong favourites for the FIFA World Cup 2022. They have remained unbeaten in 35 matches and are well-prepared for the mega event. Argentina will start the match against the UAE side as favourites.
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The United Arab Emirates, on the other hand, are the 70th-ranked team by FIFA. They failed to qualify for the World Cup, finishing third in the final round of qualification. The UAE's main goal from this contest will be to gain valuable experience by competing against one of the top teams.
Predicted team line-ups: UAE vs Argentina
Argentina’s ongoing unbeaten run has proven that they are one of the toughest sides to beat. Head coach Lionel Scaloni has a clear idea of what he wants from his team and deploys the players to get the desired results. In Wednesday's clash against the UAE, Scaloni may test some of his squad players.
Argentina’s probable starting XI GK: Emi Martinez; Defenders: Nahuel Molina, Nicolas Otamendi, Lisandro Martinez, Marcos Acuna; Midfielders: Guido Rodriguez, Leandro Paredes, Enzo Fernandez; Forwards: Paulo Dybala, Lisandro Martinez, Angel Di Maria
The United Arab Emirates' head coach, Argentine Rodolfo Martin Arruabarrena, can give some minutes to some of his young players to get some experience playing against a top side.
United Arab Emirates probable starting XI GK: Khasif; Al-Hashemi, Defenders: Al Hammadi, Al-Ahbabi, Ibrahim; Midfielders: Salmeen, Rashid, Hamad, Ramadan; Forwards: Canedo, Al-Maazmi
Argentina vs UAE match schedule
The match between Argentina and the UAE will kick off at 9.30 p.m. (Bangladesh Standard Time) on Wednesday (November 16). The game will be played at the Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
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Argentina vs United Arab Emirates: Where to watch live
Which television network will broadcast the Argentina vs UAE match in Bangladesh is yet to be confirmed. But the fans can watch live online through Yalla Live TV.
Bottom Line
Both teams will be eager to put their fringe players to the test during the contest. However, the Albiceleste will take the Argentina vs UAE match as their final opportunity to get ready for the forthcoming FIFA World Cup 2022. Therefore, all eyes will be on them as coach Lionel Scaloni pays close attention to his team's performance against the United Arab Emirates.
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