"The team didn't play a good match. We have to say that so we can work on improving. We evidently can play much better; we've done it."
"I have a bit of a strange feeling about the match. The pitch wasn't in good condition. We couldn't showcase our usual game, but this serves its purpose for what's ahead."
Argentina won a friendly match against Mauritania 2-1, with goals from Enzo Fernández and Nicolás Paz. Messi started on the bench but was cheered when introduced. Argentina struggled to extend their lead despite making eight substitutions. Coach Lionel Scaloni acknowledged the team's poor performance and emphasized the need for improvement. Enzo Fernández noted the poor pitch conditions affected their gameplay, but the match served to refresh the coach's ideas ahead of future competitions.
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