We'll get a glimpse of Argentina's future in Guayaquil, with Lionel Messi granted the night off. Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez would be the first names on most other international teamsheets, so with La Albiceleste's all-time top scorer set to turn 39 during next summer's tournament, Tuesday's game is a chance for Lionel Scaloni to hone his Plan B.

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