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'We need patience' - Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni backs young talents to bounce back after 2-1 Uruguay loss in post-Messi era opener

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Yahoo Sports reports that Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni has called for patience with his young players after a 2-1 friendly defeat to Uruguay at La Bombonera in Buenos Aires on Friday. According to the outlet, it was Argentina's first match since Lionel Messi retired from international football last month, and the hosts could not overturn two quick second-half goals.

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  1. Yahoo Sports FIRST 45m ago 'We need patience' - Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni backs young talents to bounce back after 2-1 Uruguay loss in post-Messi era opener

    Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni has called for patience with his emerging youngsters after the Albiceleste suffered a 2-1 friendly defeat against Uruguay at La Bombonera on Friday. Playing their first match since Lionel Messi retired from international football last month, the hosts could not overturn two quickfire second-half goals in Buenos Aires.

  2. Yahoo Sports 25m ago 'We're going to keep working!' - Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez backs Lionel Scaloni after Argentina lose 2-1 to Diego Forlan's Uruguay in first game without retired Lionel Messi

    Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez has pledged that Argentina will continue working hard under head coach Lionel Scaloni despite suffering a 2-1 friendly loss against Uruguay on Friday. Contesting their first fixture since iconic captain Lionel Messi hung up his international boots last month, the hosts fell short against Diego Forlan's visitors at La Bombonera.

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