Argentina national team coach Lionel Scaloni has spoken about Valentín Barco.

Lionel Scaloni called-up Valentín Barco to the team for the two matches against Mauritania and Zambia. Scaloni has spoken about the 21 year old. Here is what he had to say:

“Valentín has played as a left back. Having him in the team gives you the option that if at some point he has to play as a number three, he can do it. But logically, today, it is not his position. He is doing very well as a midfielder.

“He can play in the three positions in midfield and he’s a very good bet that we can have. He’s taken that step that was asked of him: He has shouldered the team. Practically the team plays to what he wants.

“We are happy and we will give him the chance to play in these matches and show what he’s worth.”

Argentina national team coach Lionel Scaloni spoke about Lionel Messi playing at the World Cup and the match against Mauritania.

Lionel Scaloni is with the Argentina national team and held a press conference on Thursday speaking about Lionel Messi and the match against Mauritania on Friday. Here is what he had to say when asked about Lionel Messi playing at the World Cup:

“It’s a matter that concerns him. I don’t have to answer that. I want him to be there, but it’s he who decides. He has earned the right to choose calmly. We are in no hurry.”

Scaloni also spoke about the match against Mauritania:

“The team will be a mix of players we want to evaluate and others who need to raise their level. Messi is going to play, I don’t know if from the start or in the second half.”

Joaquín Panichelli has suffered an injury in training with Argentina.

Panichelli got injured while in training with the Argentina national team on Thursday. According to Gastón Edul, the 23 year old will undergo tests.

The Argentina national team will play Mauritania on Friday and Zambia on Tuesday.

Nico Paz and Giuliano Simeone were both part of the starting team in training.

Argentina national team coach Lionel Scaloni made some changes in training on Thursday. According to Gastón Edul, Nico Paz and Giuliano Simeone were part of the starting team in training, playing with Enzo Fernandez and Alexis Mac Allister.

The Argentina national team will play Mauritania on Friday.