Argentina vs Brazil - 5 players to watch out for in the enticing clash | 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers

#3 Angel Di Maria (Argentina)

Angel Di Maria scored the winner against Brazil in the Copa America 2021 final.

As far as underrated wingers go, Argentina's Angel Di Maria ranks somewhere near the top. Nevertheless, his stats for club and country are highly impressive, and at 33, Di Maria has shown no signs of slowing down anytime soon.

Scorer of Argentina's winning goal in the 2021 Copa America final, the PSG star is an agile, creative and highly technical player. His set-piece prowess is second to none, and he possesses excellent crossing ability too.

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#2 Lucas Paqueta (Brazil)

Lucas Paqueta's influence in Brazil squad is growing by leaps and bounds.

With Neymar ruled out of this clash through injury, the Seleccao may need a new talisman for inspiration. Who better to assume that role than Lucas Paqueta?

The Olympique Lyon winger has been growing in influence for the side lately. Paqueta scored Brazil's winning goals in their quarter-final and semi-final wins at Copa America 2021.

Recently, he helped Brazil get past Colombia by scoring the only goal of the game in the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2022 qualifiers. Blessed with incredible speed and dribbling skills, the 24-year-old is a huge threat inside the box. He times his runs perfectly to get onto the end of passes.

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#1 Lionel Messi (Argentina)

Needless to say, Lionel Messi could be Argentina's key player against Brazil.

Lionel Messi allayed all injury concerns by coming off the bench in Argentina's win over Uruguay last week. Now, he's likely to start in the Superclasico de la Americas against Brazil.

With a potential seventh Ballon d'Or award looming, the PSG ace will look to shine bright for the Albiceleste once again and possibly bag a goal or assist.

He boasts a good record against the Canaries, with five goals. However, Messi's last strike against Brazil came over two years ago, a drought he'd be eager to end with qualification looming large.

The 34-year-old was the star of Argentina's triumphant Copa America 2021 campaign this year. Messi has also sizzled in the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2022 qualifiers, with six goals.