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Qatar 2022: Why is Angel Di Maria not starting for Argentina vs Netherlands?

Argentina clash with the Netherlands in the quarterfinals ofthe Qatar 2022 World Cup. Angel Di Maria will not start in the spectacular match and here are the important reasons why.

Angel Di Maria of Argentina
Ā© Matthias Hangst/Getty ImagesAngel Di Maria of Argentina

Argentinaare one of the favorites to win the Qatar 2022 World Cup even thoughthey haven’t hoist the trophy since 1986. However, this young generation of players, commanded by veteran superstar,Lionel Messi, took away a lot of pressure claiming the2021 Copa AmericaatBraziland started the tournament inQatarby winningGroup C.

Argentinawere surprised 2-1 in the opener bySaudi Arabiaand saw brokentheir amazing36-gameunbeatenstreak. Nevertheless, the famousAlbicelestequickly bounced back with victories againstMexico(2-0) andPoland(2-0). In the Round of 16, they eliminated Australia (2-1).

Now, the two-timeWorld Champions(1978, 1986) are just threevictories away from the title in the last opportunity forLionel Messito collect the only trophy he’s been missing. Angel Di Mariais one of the best players to help him, but he won’t be starting against the Netherlandsin the quarterfinals.

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Why is Angel Di Marianot playing in Argentinavs Netherlands?

Angel Di Maria will not start against the Netherlandsin the Qatar 2022 World Cup because of the quad injury he suffered during the last game of the group stage against Poland. The midfielder wasn’t able to play in the Round of 16 matchup with Australia.

Now, that same injury is the reason why Angel Di Maria won’t be in the starting lineup. However, the midfielder is available to come from the bench in any situation during the single-elimination game at Lusail Stadium.

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