Argentina vs Bolivia preview: prediction, lineups and TV info as Alexis Mac Allister decision made
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Liverpool midfielder national team Argentina return to action this Wednesday night as they take on Bolivia at the Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes in Córdoba. It marks the Albiceleste's first outing since their painful World Cup final defeat to Spain in North America, where Ferran Torres scored in extra time to end their back-to-back title ambitions.Now, with Lionel Messi’s international farewell looming on October 6, Lionel Scaloni has named an experimental squad to navigate this transitional period.But for those watching from Merseyside, all eyes in Córdoba will be firmly fixed on Alexis Mac Allister, who enters this window on the back of a noticeable resurgence at Anfield under Andoni Iraola and amidst ongoing discussions regarding his long-term future at Liverpool..Match preview & squad rotationBefore Spain ended their remarkable 14-match winning run in July, Scaloni’s side appeared all but unbeatable.
Ranked 75 places below Argentina in the FIFA rankings, Bolivia missed out on their first World Cup since 1994 following a 2-1 interconfederation playoff defeat to Iraq. With Leandro Paredes suspended following his post-World Cup final conduct and both Juan Foyth and Thiago Almada sidelined through injury, Mac Allister’s presence alongside Enzo Fernández becomes vital for stability.Mac Allister’s 2026/27 Liverpool campaign & contract debateAfter a demanding 2025/26 campaign where Liverpool struggled for consistency and Mac Allister looked drained by a relentless workload, the 27-year-old midfielder has looked noticeably revitalised this autumn.Adapting to Andoni Iraola's intense physical setup, Mac Allister has quietly re-established himself as Liverpool's primary midfield dictator alongside Dominik Szoboszlai, He opened his European campaign with a vital goal in the UEFA Champions League 2-1 victory against Atlético Madrid before scoring and assisting in the EFL third round Cup against Tottenham Hotspur where the Reds went on triumph 3-1 on the night.Additionally In recent league outings against Nottingham Forest and AFC Bournemouth, Mac Allister's positional discipline and tackle success have provided necessary balance in central areas.What time does Argentina vs Bolivia kick off?Location: Córdoba, ArgentinaStadium: Estadio Mario Alberto KempesDate: Wednesday, Oct.
30Kick-off Time: 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m.