Argentina national team coach Lionel Scaloni spoke at a press conference on Sunday.

Lionel Scaloni commented on the team which will play against Ecuador on Tuesday in the World Cup qualifiers. Speaking to the media, here is what he had to say:

“We are going to train in the afternoon and the idea is to have a few changes. It’s the right time to try out some modifications. I trust Gonzalo Montiel and Julian Alvarez, the kid is popular without a doubt. That they don’t play from the start doesn’t mean that we don’t trust them.

“If you look at the list, the substitutes are there within it. It’s clear for us that the team feels comfortable with three midfielders, one more vertical and two forwards. But not all matches have to be like the one on Friday because the rival will submit or leads you to change.”

Scaloni also spoke about the team and what can be improved:

“There are many things to improve, I don’t think there is a perfect team. You can’t always player well or win. You can’t think that everything is good, there are always things to review and we are there. We have to be prepared to know that a difficult moment may arrive. Now, the wind is pushing us forward but that can go away. And that is when we have to be prepared.”

Lionel Messi is once more expected to start for the Argentina national team along with Julián Álvarez and Ángel Di María.

Messi scored against Venezuela in the 3-0 win on Friday and will look to score once more in Argentina’s last match in March of the World Cup qualifiers. According to TyC Sports, Messi is rumored to start with Álvarez and Di María up front.

Julián Álvarez would replace Joaquín Correa in the starting eleven. It was Correa who started the match against Venezuela and Di María would replace Nicolás González.

Juan Musso is also set to start in place of Franco Armani. Here is the rumored eleven:

Musso; Molina, Martínez Quarta, Otamendi, Tagliafico; De Paul, Paredes, Palacios; Messi, Álvarez, Di María

Argentina play Ecuador on Tuesday in the World Cup qualifiers.

Rodrigo De Paul spoke about playing for the Argentina national team and the World Cup qualifiers.

De Paul has been one of Argentina’s best players since Lionel Scaloni took over as coach of the Argentina national team. And in the 3-0 win against Venezuela, the Argentine was once more one of the best players on the pitch. Speaking to TyC Sports after the match, here is what he had to say:

“It’s incredible that we finished the qualifiers this way. It’s a dream.

“The shirt of the Argentina national team always gives you that boost. One never finishes the match tired. This group faces every match like a final because putting this shirt on is very nice.

“It’s always good to finish and keep a clean sheet. But the good thing is to never try and loosen up. We will get to the World Cup well but we still have a long way to go. We have to enjoy it.”