Our prediction for this match:
Indonesia and Argentina face each other in Jakarta in a David-vs-Goliath friendly on Monday afternoon. La Albiceleste faced no difficulties in a 2-0 win over Australia, with Leo Messi scoring his 103rd goal for the national team and the world champions are seen as favourites to beat Indonesia as well. Lionel Scaloni is likely to mix the squad this time out, with all Garnacho, Pezzella, Alvarez, and Paredes pushing for a start. Roma striker Paulo Dybala has been omitted this time out.
The Merah Putih, on the other hand, head into Monday’s friendly following a goalless draw with Palestine. Indonesia will have a mountain to climb this time out and seeing that Argentina continue with excellent displays following the World Cup triumph, anything but a routine away win would be a big surprise. Forward Dendi Sulistyawan is pushing for a start for the hosts.
Highlighted Player (Lionel Messi):
Lionel Messi is regarded as one of the best players in the history of football. He was born on 24 June, 1987 in Rosario and he began his football career at Newell’s Old Boys. At age 10 he was diagnosed with a growth hormone deficiency, but having realized his potential at a young age, Barcelona decided to pay for his treatment.
Messi joined Barca in 2001 and he has been playing for the Camp Nou outfit ever since. The Argentine magician has won eight La Liga trophies with Barca and he helped the Catalan giants lift no less than four Champions League titles (2005/2006, 2008/2009, 2010/2011, 2014/2015).
In the 2011/2012 La Liga campaign Messi scored 50 goals for Barca, while netting 14 goals in the 2011/2012 Champions League campaign. The five-time Golden Ball award winner has established himself as Barcelona’s all-time top scorer, but he has yet to win a trophy with Argentina national team at major tournaments. Leo Messi, though, has won Olympic Gold Medal (2008) and FIFA World Youth Championship (2005), with la Albiceleste.