Uruguay v Argentina: Line-ups, stats and preview as world champions take on rivals without Lionel Messi
Briefly

Argentina's national team, the reigning champions, stands on the cusp of qualification for the World Cup finals, leading the CONMEBOL qualifiers with a five-point margin over Uruguay. Despite the absence of their key players, Lionel Messi and Lautaro Martinez, due to injuries, Argentina boasts an impressive squad. Uruguay's defense anticipates a tough match, acknowledging Argentina's talent. While they face hurdles of their own, including player suspensions, both teams are eager to compete fiercely in these crucial qualifiers.
Lionel Scaloni's men top the CONMEBOL qualifying section, five points ahead of Uruguay ahead of tomorrow night's clash in Montevideo before they return home to face arch-rivals Brazil next week.
I think we are prepared to compete and we will do it in the best possible way... for us this game is very important.
Alvarez will lead the attack and could be supported by Juventus winger Nico Gonzalez, who may be pushed more centrally.
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