A six days to start a new World Cup for the Argentina national team, there is a concern that goes from room to room in the national delegation hotel in Abu Dhabi. The question that is repeated by the coaching staff to each of the players is the same: “How are you?”. The physical question is central Lionel Scaloniwho has already warned that he will not run “any risk” in the friendly that he will play against United Arab Emirates at the Al Jazira Mohamed Bin Zayed stadium, with a capacity of 42,000 spectators. Of course, everything points to it Lionel Messi will say this from the start.

The schedule from late October to early November was very tight for the clubs. And the hustle and bustle of the matches devastated several players from all teams. The Albiceleste also suffers from it. For this reason, the coach will define at the last moment who starts the field against the team Rodolfo Arruabarrena.

There is an idea that has been whirling in Scaloni’s head for some time and that is to try a line with five defenders. He threatened to do it from the start on the last US tour, but he stuck to the pattern he’s always used, with four in the background. As far as she could find out clarionHe tried part of this Tuesday behind closed doors, though it remains to be seen if now is the time to try out this system he may need during a World Cup match.

Those who are among the cotton or with some discomfort would not be titles. That would leave it in the bank, for example, a Nicholas Tagliafico. The left-handed is not injured, but carries an overload. And how Marco Acuna He also arrives moved, Scaloni will not risk running out of left-backs. Therefore, I could improvise with Nahuel Molina or John Foyth that way, as he tested them last Monday.

I wouldn’t be either Christian Romero and it’s a doubt Lautaro Martinez. Another asterisk would be in the middle. Alexis MacAllister It is a variant against the loss of Lo Celso and this is a good opportunity to see it together Leandro Paredes Y Rodrigo De Paul. But if he enters angel of marythat of Brighton should wait between the relays.

Therefore, the probable formation would be: Emiliano Martinez; Gonzalo Montiel, Juan Foyth or Lautaro Martínez, Nicolás Otamendi, Lisandro Martínez, Nahuel Molina; Rodrigo De Paul, Leandro Paredes, Alexis Mac Allister or Angel Di María; Lionel Messi and Julian Alvarez.

United Arab Emirates -directed from Argentina Rodolfo Arruabarrena– It’s timely evidence, regardless of trade agreements. “It’s similar to Saudi Arabia”said Scaloni with one eye on his World Cup debut. That’s why he’ll take it seriously, but without going crazy.

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Special delivery