In the previous encounter between the two teams, Argentina comfortably defeated Canada 2-0, with the tournament favorites showcasing their dominance with an xG of 3.38. Despite the scoreline, Canada managed to advance past Venezuela on penalties in the quarter-finals.
With Cornelius out, Portland Timbers’ Kamal Miller is expected to step in as his replacement. However, Miller will face a daunting task of containing the likes of Lionel Messi, Lautaro Martinez, and Julian Alvarez in the semi-final match.
The absence of Buchanan, known for his attacking prowess, will also be felt by Canada, as they look to challenge Argentina’s strong defense. The combination of missing key players, including their central defender, could make it difficult for Canada to contain Argentina’s attacking threats.
As the semi-final showdown approaches, all eyes will be on how Canada copes without their key players and whether Argentina can capitalize on their absence to secure a victory within the first 45 minutes of the match. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting Copa America clash.