Watch Argentina vs. Brazil in the live stream rescheduled for the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier Round 1 on Friday, November 13 from Estadio Monumental Antonio Vespucio in Buenos Aires.
The South American classic had to be postponed due to torrential rains on Thursday and was moved to Friday evening. Even though the locals haven’t started this qualifier phase on a good footing, players were disappointed with the decision.
“I wanted to play,” Argentina forward Gonzalo Higuain told ESPN. “It’s a shame.”
When you watch the Argentina vs. Brazil live stream you will see how Argentina will manage with some important absences. Unfortunately for La Albiceleste, Lionel Messi is still out of action with a serious injury to his knee.
During a recent evaluation, Argentina’s team doctor, Homero de Agostino, warned Barcelona not to play Messi in the clash against arch-rivals Real Madrid, known as El Clasico, according to Mirror . Agostino cautioned Messi is recovering as expected since being injured more than two-months-ago, however, if Barca’s bosses force his return, it could be catastrophic.
“The risk of aggravating the injury if Messi plays the Clasico is high,” De Agostino told Cadena SER . “I don’t think that he can get in condition to play the Clasico. The coach (Luis Enrique) cannot rely on a newly recovered player.”
Argentina will still be without Messi for the 2018 World Cup qualifier clash against bitter rivals Brazil. The Verde Amerela will see the return of another Barcelona star, Neymar, who was serving a four-match suspension handed down by FIFA during the 2015 Copa America group stage.
Tune in to watch the Argentina vs. Brazil live stream to see how Argentina’s manager Gerardo Martino will do, not only in Messi’s absence, but dealing with Sergio Aguero and Carlos Tevez being out due to injury, while Javier Pastore also sits out the match with conjunctivitis. Martino admitted Argentina is struggling to find the net, but didn’t blame it on Messi’s injury.
“When we lose, there is Messi dependency, and when we win, you do not talk about that. The reality is that the team reached two finals in 10 months, but people can see it otherwise.”
“The loss of Messi is important. The absence of players more accustomed to scoring also makes it more difficult to reach the goal. Against Paraguay we failed in our finishing, we had five or six clear chances to score.”
When you watch the Argentina vs. Brazil live stream you will see whether Martino’s assertions that Neymar is on the same level as Cristiano Ronaldo and Messi are accurate. Neymar has been on fire in La Liga, scoring 12 goals in 14 appearances this season, according to 90 Min , and has hit perhaps the best level of his young career.
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If the 23-year-old striker can keep his temper in check and do what he does best, then Argentina will be in trouble in front of its demanding fans, who are already upset about two major international tournament final losses at the 2014 World Cup and the 2015 Copa America.
Despite the advantage Neymar’s return brings to Brazil, the Verde Amarela has a lot of work ahead to make up for the 2014 World Cup disaster. It was supposed to be the chance to avenge El Maracanazo of 1950 — the humiliating defeat at the World Cup final against Uruguay — but turned into their worst nightmare when Germany destroyed fans dreams with a crushing 7-1 victory.
Watch Argentina vs. Brazile live stream on Fubo.tv for the 2018 World Cup qualifier Round 1, from Estadio Monumental Antonio Vespucio in Buenos Aires. Kick-off is at 7 p.m. ET.
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