Brazil-Argentina Combined XI ahead of the Copa Semifinal

Brazil and Argentina are set to lock horns in the first semi-final of the 2019 Copa America

Attacking Midfielder/Winger-Philippe Coutinho (Brazil and FC Barcelona)

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Coutinho has left behind a mediocre season with Barcelona and has shone in the Copa America, registering 2 goals and an assist in 4 games. The ex-Liverpool attacking midfielder scored a sensational brace in Brazil's opening match against Bolivia and was declared the man-of-the-match for the quarter-final against Paraguay as well.

Taking up the mantle of team talisman in the absence of the injured Neymar, the 27-year-old has shown his true potential so far and Brazil's progression past Argentina in the semi-finals will be possible only if the little magician has a great game.

Winger-Everton Soares (Brazil and Gremio)

23-year-old Gremio winger is the only outfield player selected by Tite from the domestic Brasilerao and has validated his selection with scintillating displays down the left wing.

Having scored 2 goals and provided one assist so far, the youngster has justified his inclusion in the squad, ahead of Tottenham Hotspurs' Champions League hero Lucas Moura and Juventus' Douglas Costa.

Striker-Lautaro Martinez (Argentina and Inter Milan)

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Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez has proved to be an ideal foil for Lionel Messi and Sergio Aguero to play off of, with his lethal finishing and incisive runs that split open opposition defences.

Having scored 2 poacher's goals so far in the tournament, the 21-year-old has proved himself to Scaloni having shown an uncanny ability to be in the right spot at the right time and score crucial goals.

The full team is as below.

Edited by Sai Teja