Overview

• Lionel Scaloni said he will speak with Lionel Messi after the final training session and, if the captain is in condition, he will play in the friendly.
• Argentina meets Puerto Rico at Inter Miami’s stadium in the second U.S. tune-up after a 1-0 win over Venezuela.
• The coach said José ‘Flaco’ López, Aníbal Moreno and Lautaro Rivero are set to get minutes as the staff evaluates newcomers for future selection.
• Scaloni emphasized keeping the team’s established base and indicated Emiliano ‘Dibu’ Martínez is likely to start in goal.
• Scaloni said Roma forward Matías Soulé is on the radar, after the player’s agent said he is legally eligible for an Italy call-up, and he also cited Facundo Buonanotte, Alejandro Garnacho and Valentín Carboni as prospects.