"The test is very useful for us; it shows us that all our rivals are tough. All our opponents play at 100%. Venezuela played a good game. We won, but that's not the important thing. We wanted to see how the team was doing and get some playing time under our belts. I wanted to try the 5-3-2 option, which is an interesting variation, and we have the players to do it. There are times when defensive solidity is needed."
"On Tuesday, all the new guys who have joined will surely play. I hope they take advantage of the opportunity."
Argentina finished top of the South American qualifying group, nine points ahead of Ecuador. Lionel Messi has returned to training after missing the Venezuela friendly. Lionel Scaloni experimented with a 5-3-2 formation against Venezuela to assess defensive solidity and tactical variation. Scaloni plans to give all newly called-up players minutes in the friendly against Puerto Rico. Marcos Senesi, Anibal Moreno and Lautaro Rivero are among those hoping to make an impact. Scaloni emphasized that the friendly served as a useful test against tough opposition and match practice for the squad.
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