Is Lionel Messi playing tonight vs Bolivia? Argentina team news for World Cup qualifier

Lionel Messi will be back in Argentina shirt against Bolivia in Matchday 2 of World Cup qualifiers on Tuesday (Wednesday IST) after a narrow 1-0 victory in opening game. On or hand, his opponents of night, Bolivia arrive into game after conceding a defeat in opening tie of 2022 World Cup qualifiers.

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Is Lionel Messi playing tonight? Lionel Messi injury update 

Lionel Messi was included in starting line up against Ecuor in first match of World Cup qualifiers. He partnered upfront alongside likes of Lautaro Martinez and Lucas Ocampos to threaten Ecuor defence. six-time Ballon d'Or winner h a massive impact in game as he went on to score only goal of night, from penalty spot. Argentine football team captain is likely to start in game as he has been keeping himself fit ahe of clash. 

Argentina vs Bolivia match schedule 

Venue: Estio Hernando Siles

Date: Tuesday (Wednesday IST), October 13, 2020

Time: 1.30 AM IST

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Match preview amid Lionel Messi return 

appointment of Lionel Scaloni as Argentine manr in vember 2018 has brought about a change of fortunes ever since. Argentina have mand 14 victories under him, besides four defeats and five draws. Meanwhile, Argentina have injury concerns whatsoever. All players are fit and available for clash. But Marcos Acuna stands doubtful for Bolivia after some discomfort in previous game. 

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He-to-he stats 

Lionel Messi's side seem to have an upper hand in tie against Ecuor. In previous eight he-to-he stats, Argentina have mand four victories, while Bolivia have won on one occasion only. Meanwhile, three games ended in a draw. Thus, odds favour Argentina as two side arrive for clash. 

In past five games that Argentina have played, Lionel Messi's side have mand three victories and two draws. y are undefeated in previous eight games. On or hand, Bolivia have h a tough time in past five fixtures. Bolivia have bagged just one victory in past five games, with four defeats to ir credit. 

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Im courtesy: Argentina Twitter