Germany host Argentina in blockbuster game in 2019 International Friendly
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Germany will take on Argentina in an international friendly in the October international break. Both teams will looking for a win here.
Kick-off : 8:45 PM (Local)
Venue : Westfalenstadion, Dortmund
Germany lost to The Netherlands in the September international break at home in a high scoring thriller but defeated Northern Ireland. They are still in command in their group.
Now they face an opportunity in October international break to come into form for the future. Germany have gratefully arranged a high profile friendly against rivals Argentina.
Estonia will be next up in the Euro 2020 qualifiers on the 13th. But they will be eyeing success against Argentina at home.
Die Mannschaft know they will need to play their brand of football against the South Americans. In home conditions they must prevail.
Joachim Low must put together a side which is good enough to get the result. His tactics will be in question for this game.
On the other hand, Argentina were in some good form of themselves in the September international break when they thrashed Mexico 4-0 in a friendly. While drew with Chile in another game.
This time in the October International break they face a stiffer challenge when facing their rivals Germany at their own backyard.
La Albiceleste will need to be on top of their game for this high profile clash. They will need to play their brand of football if they can execute it properly in Dortmund as Germany will not allow them to settle.
Lionel Scaloni and his men will be tested mentally as well as to how strong they are from within. Good luck to them.
Argentina in this international break, next play Ecuador on the 13th October in Spain.
Germany are behind in terms of the head to head against Argentina and they will look to improve upon the fact.
Team news and possible line-ups
Lionel Messi will not be available for Argentina for the big Germany clash as due to suspension.
As for Die Mannschaft, Marc-Andre ter Stegen is available and will keep for them.
Argentina XI : Marchesin, Tagliafico, Rojo, Otamendi, Foyth, Acuna, Paredes, De Paul, Correa, L. Martinez, Dybala.
Germany XI : Ter Stegen, Stark, Sule, Tah, Halstenberg, Havertz, Kimmich, Klostermann, Gnabry, Werner, Reus.
Prediction
I think Germany will win this one with Messi’s absence. Probably 3-1 for Germany.
