Argentina vs. Bolivia lineups, expected starting 11, team news: Pressure on Lionel Messi to lift World Cup qualifying performances | Sporting News Australia

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Lionel Messi has returned to the Argentina national team and now must help lift the side after a disappointing start to the October international window as the Albiceleste host Bolivia on Tuesday.The Inter Miami star emerged from his injury absence on Thursday for the first time since the Copa America final this past summer but was powerless to help avoid a a 1-1 draw on the road at Venezuela. The world champions managed just eight shots in total and failed to score after Nicolas Otamendi’s early header.The result left the door open for Colombia to take over the top top spot in the COMEBOL World Cup qualifying standings, but Los Cafeteros suffered a bitter defeat in La Paz despite playing a man up for 70 minutes.
Bolivia, meanwhile, have leapt as high as sixth in the standings on the heels of three straight wins, including their most recent stunner over in-form Colombia. They remain far less potent away from their home fortress at elevation, but a…

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