The short turnaround is particularly worrying given the knocks picked up in Miami. Facundo Medina was forced off with severe cramping, while midfield engine Enzo Fernandez also suffered from cramps late in the game. Furthermore, Nico Gonzalez sustained a twisted ankle during the extra period, adding to a growing list of concerns for the medical department.
“Enzo got a little cramp at the end, but he recovered. He finished the game with cramps again, but we didn’t have any more windows of opportunity,” Scaloni said. “We’re happy with Facundo. He finished very tired because we used him quite a bit in attack, which he’s not used to. He’d been playing as a third centre-back, without attacking much. He ended up with cramps but he was fine, and luckily we have Nico [Tagliafico] on the bench who gives us the help we need and he showed that he’s also fit.”