Argentina face Burkina Faso with Martinez and Alvarez set to lead the attack

Argentina will play Burkina Faso in a friendly on Sunday, 4 October, with kick-off scheduled for 00:00 GMT.

Argentina are expected to use a 4-4-2 formation, with Emiliano Martinez starting in goal and a back four positioned ahead of him. The midfield is likely to feature four players, while Lautaro Martinez and Julian Alvarez could form the attacking partnership.

Argentina probable XI

Goalkeeper: Emiliano Martinez

Defenders: Agustin Giay, Lisandro Martinez, Nicolas Tagliafico, Facundo Medina

Midfielders: Enzo Fernandez, Alexis Mac Allister, Nicolas Gonzalez, Franco Mastantuono

Forwards: Lautaro Martinez, Julian Alvarez

Burkina Faso are also expected to line up with four defenders, but could adopt a 4-3-3 system for the meeting with Argentina.

Kilian Nikiema is considered the likely goalkeeper, with Issa Kabore, Edmond Tapsoba, Nasser Djiga and Arsene Kouassi forming the defensive line.

The midfield three of Lohann Doucet, Ismahila Ouedraogo and Axel Taonsa would provide the balance behind an attacking trio featuring Georgi Minoungou, Lassina Franck Traore and Ousseni Bouda.

Burkina Faso probable XI

Goalkeeper: Kilian Nikiema

Defenders: Issa Kabore, Edmond Tapsoba, Nasser Djiga, Arsene Kouassi

Midfielders: Lohann Doucet, Ismahila Ouedraogo, Axel Taonsa

Forwards: Georgi Minoungou, Lassina Franck Traore, Ousseni Bouda