The second quarter-final of Qatar 2022, that between the Netherlands and Argentina, will be played at 8 p.m.
Confirming the expected decisions, Van Gaal favors Atalantino De Roon in his 3-4-1-2 which is more substantial than clubmate Koopmeiners. Always present Dumfries, In big attack on quality: Bergwijn in tow of Gakpo and Depay.
In Argentina, Scaloni proposes a three-man line: there’s De Paul, who raised some alarms the night before, in attack to pair with Messi is Julian Alvarez. In addition to the expected Lautaro and Dybala, Di Maria and Paredes are also on the bench.
Below are the official lineups.
Netherlands (3-4-1-2): Noppert; Wood, Van Dijk, Ake; Dumfries, De Roon, De Jong, Blind; Bergwijn; Gakpo, Depay.
Trainer: VanGaal.
Argentina (3-5-2): E Martinez; Romero, Otamendi, Li. Martinez; Molina, Fernandez, MacAllister, DePaul, Acuna; Messi, Alvarez.
Trainer: stairs.