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A World Cup without Lionel Messi, you do not have to think about it? Still, this scenario is certainly not unrealistic, because with only two rounds of playing in the South American World Cup qualifier, Argentina is still not guaranteed for World Cup participation. The home game against Peru in a packoon Bombonera must therefore yield three points.
Argentina :
Argentina knows what to do. In winnings on Peru (home) and Ecuador (out), the world’s two-year champion will be at the World Cup in Russia next year. If that does not work, then the Argentinian rapids could be cooked. With a preliminary fifth place, Argentina could still seat the World Cup through the play-offs, but do not forget that the country also feels the hot breath of Chile in the neck. At the sixth place, the Argentine canvas falls and La Albiceleste is the laugh of the whole continent.
Peru home is therefore a must-win, especially because Argentina will not be able to feel at ease with Ecuador in the clear mountain air of Quito. For nothing, the Argentine Football Association has therefore chosen La Bombonera, home of Boca Juniors, as a stadium. The stadium of River Plate is actually bigger, but in the Bombonera the stands are much closer to the field. Argentina now needs the support of its twelfth man, but there is also a downside to the choice for the Bombonera. If there is again sand in the coach of Jorge Sampaoli, I do not rule out that the fans will turn against their own team. In addition, Argentina has bad experiences with this stadium. The last time the country in Bombonera played a decisive World Cup qualifier in the Bombonera was in 1969. The home country then stayed on a 2-2 draw, making it for the very first time (and so far the first time) World Cup participation in her nose was overlooked. Also then, Peru was the opponent. Will history repeat almost fifty years later?
Sampaoli will be heavily under pressure on Thursday. His appointment seemed a golden move, for both Chilean football and Chile and Seville he has done a great job. It’s great to see how he involves almost his entire team at the attack game. However, you can wonder if this Argentina is fit for its play, especially because of the lack of speed in the Argentine backstage. Because the desired results are omitted – Argentina picked only two points in its last three World Cup qualifying teams – you see players getting nervous. As a result, the downward spiral will only be initiated. Perhaps Sampaoli would be wise to modify his mode of play somewhat, although I do not think it’s the type to do quick water at the wine.
Lionel Messi is obviously the man who turns everything around, but he has to make it Thursday without his mate Sergio Agüero, who recently broke a few ribs at a taxi accident in Amsterdam. Most likely he will therefore be assisted Mauro Icardi.
Peru :
How different is the atmosphere in the Peruvian camp. Peru has not been more than a figurant in the global football scene over the past few decades, but this time the country once again has good papers for its first World Cup participation since 1982. The current fourth place would be sufficient for direct World Cup qualifying, but countries like Argentina and Chile have the red whites on the heels. Argentina out is therefore a real final for the visitors. Coach Ricardo Gareca, however, sees the cracking of coming Thursday with confidence: “Right now we can fight any opponent!” Indeed, Peru did not go for nothing in her last five internationals each time as a winner of the field, including in three World Cup qualifiers.
Nevertheless, Peru travels heavily to Buenos Aires. Key players like Andre Carrillo, Cristian Cueva, Paolo Hurtado and Christian Ramos are out of suspension, while former PSV striker Jefferson Farfan is a big question mark because of injury injury. A draw on Argentine soil would of course be a good result for Peru, but the Peruvian elector does not seem to park the bus. He has already hinted that he could not offer a player to Messi: ‘Messi is a fantastic player, but I’m not in favor of man marking. I think there are several ways to stop him. ” It is therefore apparent that Peru is planning to catch the Argentine Vedette in the area. That’s very brave, but if it’s smart we’ll have to see.
Argentina vs Peru head to head matches
07.10.16 WC Peru Argentina 2 : 2
12.10.13 WC Argentina Peru 3 : 1
12.09.12 WC Peru Argentina 1 : 1
18.11.09 FI Argentina Peru 1 : 2
10.10.09 WC Argentina Peru 2 : 1