Predicted starting XI for Argentina | Copa America 2021 final
Argentina will play Brazil in the final of Copa America 2021 tonight at the Maracana Stadium.
It is a highly anticipated encounter, with two of the best players in the world in Argentina's Lionel Messi and Brazil's Neymar set to face each other. The pressure on Messi to win a trophy with the national team is immense, and Copa America 2021 offers a good opportunity to finally ensure that that happens.
Messi and Argentina have not enjoyed the best of luck in the Copa America finals in recent years, and will have to be at their very best in order to beat Brazil. These two nations have been the best teams in the tournament and deserve to be in the finals.
Copa America 2021: Argentina's predicted Playing XI for the Final
Goalkeeper - Emiliano Martinez (Aston Villa)
Emiliano Martinez has arguably been the best goalkeeper at Copa America 2021, and it was his heroics in the semi-final which ensured Argentina's place in the final.
Martinez saved three penalties in the shootout against Colombia to secure Argentina's position as finalists. The Aston Villa goalkeeper was one of the best in the Premier League last season and is enjoying his best spell as a professional footballer.
The 28-year old has been Argentina's first-choice goalkeeper at Copa America 2021, ahead of experienced names like Agustin Marchesin and Franco Armani. Martinez will be one of the first names on the teamsheet for manager Lionel Scaloni.
Other options: Franco Armani (River Plate), Juan Musso (Atalanta), Agustin Marchesin (Porto)
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