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5 Reasons Brazil Will Lose to Argentina in the 2021 Copa America Final, Number 1 Lionel Messi : Okezone Bola

CUP America 2021 has reached the peak party that brings together Argentina with Brazil. The grand match will take place at the Maracana Stadium, Brazil, Sunday 11 July 2021, morning WIB.

Argentina and Brazil both have star players, but the Albiceleste -Argentina’s nickname – is predicted to be the champion. Here are five reasons Brazil will lose to Argentina Sportskeeda, Friday (9/7/2021).

5. Brazil Lacks Conventional Attackers


Brazil has Neymar Jr up front, but he is not a conventional striker. Gabriel Jesus met the criteria to become the conventional striker, but was unable to play for Brazil due to suspension.

Brazil has Roberto Firmino, Richarlison and Gabriel Barbosa who unfortunately did not perform well in the 2020-2021 season. The absence of a formidable striker on Brazil’s front lines will be difficult against an Argentine defense that relies heavily on physicality.

4. Brazil Lacks Creativity

Neymar Jr (Photo: Reuters)

The inspiration for Brazil’s game in the 2021 Copa America is Neymar Jr. The Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) player almost always spearheaded Brazil’s attack.

Meanwhile, other players in Brazil’s midfield are more of a destroyer type of opponent’s attack. Maybe only Lucas Paqueta can help Neymar to develop Brazil’s game in the 2021 Copa America final.

3. Weak Brazilian Fullback

Alex Sandro (Photo: Reuters)

Brazil brought four fullbacks to the 2021 Copa America, namely Danilo, Alex Sandro, Emerson Royal and Renan Lodi. However, only Emerson Royal has performed well in the 2020-2021 season. Renan Lodi has barely even featured for Atletico Madrid this season.

The Brazilian fullbacks will be challenged by Argentina’s extraordinary wings, one of which is Lionel Messi. La Pulga-Messi’s nickname- could be a nightmare for Brazil on Sunday morning.

2. Excellent performance by Emiliano Martinez

Emiliano Martinez (Photo: Reuters)

Emiliano Martinez performed superbly in goal for Argentina throughout the 2021 Copa America title. The Aston Villa goalkeeper even became Argentina’s hero in the semifinals when they beat Colombia in the penalty shootout. The 28-year-old is predicted to be the key to Argentina’s game against Brazil.

1. Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi (Photo: Reuters)

Argentina captain, Lionel Messi, was the main factor that could cause Brazil’s defeat in the 2021 Copa America final. The Barcelona superstar has recorded four goals and five assists for Argentina.

Apart from Messi, other players on the Argentine front line also have extraordinary qualities. Had all the Argentinian forwards performed optimally, the Albiceleste would most likely have beaten Brazil.

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