The Socceroos are out to avenge their heartbreaking World Cup loss against Argentina as the nations square off in a friendly in Beijing, China at 10pm (AEST).
Argentina, who went on to win the World Cup, squeezed past Graham Arnold’s side 2-1 in the Round of 16 thanks to Lionel Messi’s brilliance and a superb late save from Emi Martinez.
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However, Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni remarked the match against the Socceroos was his side’s toughest game of their entire Qatar campaign.
The world champions are expected to name a strong side with Messi expected to start as the pint-sized superstar will miss his side’s upcoming fixture against Indonesia.
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As for the Socceroos, Arnold has confirmed former Melbourne City duo Jordan Bos and Aiden O’Neill will start as well as Keanu Baccus, who started the Round of 16 clash.
Plenty of Aussies will be intrigued to see if teenage defender Alessandro Circati sees any minutes.
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Circati, a dual citizen of Australia and Italy, pledged his international future to the Socceroos in a major boost for Arnold.
The 19-year-old’s decision follows that of midfielder Alexander Robertson, who committed to the Socceroos instead of England, Scotland and Peru ahead of the Ecuador friendlies.
Although it may be billed as a friendly between the two nations, there is still some silverware up for grabs.
A video circulating on social media displayed the bizarre trophy which has been declared the International Football Invitational Memorial Prize.
The gold trophy features a spinning ball on top with plenty of striking details, including the emblems of each national team.
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