Franco Armani or Emiliano Martinez? Herman Pessia or Christian Romero? Who is Lionel Messi's partner in the attack? After more than six months, there were many questions about the XI before Argentina went on the field. However, Lionel Scaloni drew the punctuation mark earlier. The Argentina coach announced the starting XI for the match against Chile.  

Argentina will play Chile in the Latin American World Cup qualifiers. The game will start at 6 am Bangladesh time on Friday.  

At the press conference on the day before the match, Scaloni put an end to the speculation about the eleven.  

“The XI is fine. I will play Martinez, Faith, Romero, Martinez Quarta, Tagliafico, Pardes, Ocampos, The Paul, Messi, Di Maria and Lautaro Martinez. " 

Armani was ahead in the possibilities as a goalkeeper. Gonzalo Montiel could play in defense. But both players of River Plate tested positive for coronavirus. So the Argentina coach has arranged the team without them.

They can't come with the team. But we will wait for Armani and Montiel in the end. ” 

Emiliano Martinez, who had a great season in the English Premier League as Aston Villa, is getting a chance as he did not get the first choice goalkeeper.

Argentina will play against Chile with a fairly new look. Nicolas Tagliafico, 26, is a regular on the team. 23-year-old Juan Faith has played only 11 matches. Christian Romero, his peer, is about to make his debut. Lucas Martinez, 25, has played just five matches for Quarta.

Fifth had a great season last season for Europa League champions Villarreal. Romero, who played for Atalanta on loan from Juventus, won the Serie A and Best Defender awards last season. 

“We have arranged the team based on the performance of the practice. In the case of Christian Romero, he has had a great season. Now its time to play and show ability. Yes, this is going to be his first match. But we have full confidence in him. ” 

"Juan Faith has improved a lot, both in defense and in attack. He is a player who can bring a different dimension to our defense. We have confidence in him. ”

Argentina's record against Chile is quite good. The two-time world champions have won 58 of the previous six matches against the country. Lost in six, draw 24 matches remaining.

Argentina are two in the list with three wins in four matches and 10 points in one draw. Brazil is at the top with 12 points after winning the match 100 percent.

Chile is at number six with 4 points in one win and draw in four matches.