Two nations looking to return to form will do battle today in an international friendly between Argentina and Ecuador. The match scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET will be held at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey and can be live streamed here free. Additional TV coverage can be found on beIN Sports en Español.
What They're Saying
Argentina manager Gerardo Martino (via ESPN FC): "[Lionel Messi] is comfortable in runners, but it hurts when he puts on his boots. We will see if he can play or not. He is not ruled out, but there is no need to take risks with Leo, or with anyone. It would be unforgivable, having the reports, not to be prudent."
Argentina striker Carlos Tevez (via Goal): "I was overjoyed, playing from the start is totally different to being brought off the bench. It definitely gives you more confidence. This game can be good for the team because plenty of our potential CopaAmerica 2015 opponents play in such a closed-up manner. It requires patience to break the deadlock and we are on the right track. We must continue to grow, but this is just the beginning and it was important for me personally to get more game-time for my country.
Tactical Preview
Player to Watch: Angel Di Maria has enjoyed a rollercoaster season with Manchester United. In 21 appearances, the 27-year-old has three goals and nine assists.
Argentina's Projected Lineup (4-2-2-2): Nahuel Guzmán; Pablo Zabaleta, Lucas Orban, Mateo Musacchio, Nicolas Otamendi; Javier Mascherano, Ever Banega; Federico Mancuello, Angel Di Maria; Carlos Tevez, Sergio Aguero
Ecuador's Projected Lineup (4-4-1-1): Alexander Dominguez; Juan Carlos Paredes, Walter Ayovi, Frickson Erazo, Arturo Mina; Cristhian Noboa, Carlos Gruezo, Antonia Valencia, Jefferson Montero; Miller Bolanos; Felipe Caicedo
Note: Credit all statistics to officially licensed data from Opta Sports (via WhoScored).
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