Lionel Messi spoke about Enzo Fernández, Thiago Almada and his current form with PSG.

Messi scored two goals for Argentina in the 3-0 win vs. Honduras. And while the spotlight was on him, there were two players who made their Argentina national team debut.

Thiago Almada of Atlanta United and Enzo Fernández of Benfica both wore the Argentina national team shirt for the first time. Mundo Albiceleste was at the media scrum and here is what Messi had to say about the two players:

“I saw them as very good, they are guys we already know. Who already trained with us in the last call-up. Thiago is very fresh, he is a very fast player and can do a lot one on one. He is very sly, he’s not afraid of anyone.

“Enzo is a player with a lot of personality, has a good foot and I believe they are two spectacular players.”

The Argentine also spoke about his current form for his club.

“I feel good, different from last year and I knew that it would be like that. Last year, as I said, I had a bad time. I arrived (this year) with a different head, more used to the club, to the locker room, to the game, the team mates. I feel very good.

The Argentina starting XI has been announced as Lionel Messi, Lautaro Martínez and Papu Gómez all start.

Lionel Messi and Lautaro Martínez start the game for Argentina with Papu Gomez in place of Angel Di Maria. Argentina national team coach Lionel Scaloni has went with the following eleven for the game:

Rulli; Molina, Pezzella, Lisandro Martínez, Tagliafico; De Paul, Paredes, Lo Celso; Messi, Lautaro Martínez and Papu Gómez.

The Argentina national team walking onto the pitch for the game. They are wearing the purple alternate kit. 🇦🇷 pic.twitter.com/X3D8qVBWh1

— Mundo Albiceleste 🇦🇷 (@MundoAlbicelest) September 23, 2022

Cristian Cuti Romero has received his visa for the United States as he will join the Argentina national team.

Cuti Romero is the last player to join the Argentina national team for the September games in the United States. He and Lisandro Martínez were the last two as they were awaiting their visas to be issued.

Lisandro Martínez received his visa a few days ago while Romero stayed in Argentina. He has now been granted his visa and is flying out to join the team for the September games.

Gerónimo Rulli is set to start for Argentina on Friday with Ángel Di María on the bench.

Rulli will be starting for Argentina in place of Emiliano Dibu Martínez against Honduras. Per Gastón Edul, the Villarreal goalkeeper will be starting Friday’s game. Per several reports, Argentina national team coach Lionel Scaloni will make a few changes to the starting eleven.

Ángel Di María is also expected to be on the bench for Argentina as Joaquin Correa could get the start with Lionel Messi upfront.