Argentina national team coach Lionel Scaloni spoke about the youth players presently with the team.

Lionel Scaloni had Facundo Buonanotte in the starting eleven for the team’s 2-0 win vs. Indonesia on Monday. It was Buonanotte’s debut with the national team and he also gave Garnacho minutes in both of Argentina’s matches this week.

Scaloni spoke to TyC Sports after the team’s 2-0 win about the youth players and giving them minutes. Here is what he had to say:

“That was the idea. We wanted them to play, for them to get minutes was the most important thing. Beyond the result, the match and the performance, which is not what I am most interested in. We wanted these boys to play, to enjoy themselves and get used to what the team is, but we must not rush them.

“We made a few tweaks to those we saw at the World Cup and we are open to what comes along. The people who can stand out, regardless of their age, that they take advantage of each moment. Today, the boys are playing well, they’re young and we hope to continue like this.”

The coach also stated that he would have wanted to bring in more players from the Argentina U20 team:

“We would have liked to bring in another player who was with the Argentina U20 team but due to a scheduling issue, it was not possible.”

Per a report by TyC Sports, Scaloni was talking about Alejo Véliz and Matías Soulé.

Gio Lo Celso spoke about playing for the Argentina national team after the team’s 2-0 win vs. Indonesia.

Lo Celso was back in the starting eleven for the national team and had an assist on Cristian Romero’s goal. The 27 year old spoke to Tyc Sports after the match. Here is what he had to say:

“We know that every tour is another test for us. They are the last matches before the World Cup qualifiers and a new road will start which will be very difficult.

“We knew that these matches were not going to be easy ebcause obviously them as much as us, are not playing much. We were able to get through two tests and show how we have been playing.”

About being back in the team after the World Cup:

“Obviously, I am very happy as an individual and as a team… The truth is that playing for the best national team in the world is a privilege. It’s not an every day thing, there is a beautiful group, you enjoy every day a lot.

“Every time you come, you put on this shirt, you know you have to do it with the same commitment and joy as always.

“Everything remains the same (about Messi, Di María and Otamendi). It’s obviously a source of pride for us to have all our key players, the entire coaching staff. So we had to show our faces today and finish with a good image because we know that the qualifiers are going to be very difficult.”