International Friendly Preview: Argentina - Albania

Weeks before the beginning of the Copa America, the host nation will welcome Albania to Buenos Aires in a preparation match for next month's tournament
By Roger Gonzalez

Lionel Messi, Argentina

PROBABLE LINE-UPS
Argentina: Romero; Zanetti, Milito, Burdisso, Rojo; Banega, Mascherano; Biglia; Di Maria, Tevez, Messi
Argentina
After sending an European-based Under-25 side if their previous two friendlies against Nigeria and Poland, coach Sergio Batista will now call upon his strongest available team as the Copa America draws nearer. Javier Zanetti will command the backline for the home side who will look to use their speed in the attack through Lionel Messi and Angel Di Maria. Despite the team selection saga surrounding Carlos Tevez, the Manchester City forward is expected to start.

Albania: Beqaj; Vangjeli, Lila, Bici, Arapi; Bulku, Hyka, Lika, Vila; Bakaj, Vajushi/Kapllani
Albania

Albania have brought the following squad along with them to the Monumental.

Goalkeepers: Beqaj (Ermis Aradipu), Hidi (Olimpiakos Nikozia)

Defenders: Vangjeli (Aris Selaniku), Lila (Tirana), Vrapi (Skenderbeu), Bici (Skenderbeu), Arapi (Skenderbeu), Veliu (Flamurtari), Sallaj (Zvicer 2)

Midfielders: Bulku (Hajduk Split), Hyka (Tirana), Lika (Tirana), Vila (Dinamo Zagreb), Allmuca (Skenderbeu), Muzaka (Skenderbeu)

Forwards: Bakaj (Dinamo Bukuresht), Vajushi (Vllaznia), Kapllani (Augsburg)