Lionel Messi starts on the bench in Argentina vs Jamaica: Confirmed lineups

Argentinaand Jamaicameet in a 2022 International Friendly. This game will take place at Red Bull Arena in Harrison today, September 27, 2022 at 8:00 PM (ET). One of the biggest favorites is ready to show all its attacking power. Find out here everything you need to know about the lineups.Lionel Messiwill start on the bench. You can watch this game in the US live on FuboTV (7-day free trial).

Jamaica are not going to play Qatar 2022 but they are happy to play against one of the big South American favorites of the upcoming world cup. The Reggae Boyz lost the most games in 2022, between friendly and qualifier games, but the only two wins for them came against Honduras and Suriname.

Argentina have a perfect win-draw record as of September 2, 2021, and the most recent games for them were wins against Estonia and Honduras. Furthermore, they won a big game against Italy during the 2022 Finalissima.

Jamaicalineup

Jamaica have scored two goals during the three most recent games, two of those games ending in draws against Mexico and Qatar (both are qualified to play in the World Cup). Jamaica’s defense is good although they are unlikely to be able to withstand Argentina’s attack. Shamar Nicholson is Jamaica’s top scorer with 10 goals in 30 caps, he has experience playing in Russia for Spartak Moscow.

Jamaicalineup: Andre Blake; Amari’l Bell, Damion Lowe, Javain Brown, Adrian Mariappa; Daniel Johnson, Ravel Morrison, Bobby Reid; Leon Bailey, Shamar Nicholson, Michail Antonio.

Argentinalineup

Argentina have a solid squad to play in Qatar 2022, plus they were lethal during the 2022 South American Qualifiers. But they have yet to demonstrate that same top level against big teams during the World Cup.Messi is a key player for Argentina, but he will come off the bench today as the coaching staff wanted to give him some rest.

Argentina starting XI:Emiliano Martinez; Gonzalo Montiel, Cristian Romero, Nicolás Otamendi, Nicolás Tagliafico; Alexis Mac Allister, Guido Rodriguez, Giovani Lo Celso; Julian Alvarez, Lautaro Martinez, Angel Di Maria.