New tactics! The reason for Messi’s absence from the national team is exposed! Scaloni hopes to try a new combination

On the morning of October 11, the Argentina national team played a friendly match with Venezuela. Messi was unexpectedly absent from the game list and appeared in the stands to watch the game with his family.

After the game, coach Scaloni directly stated: "Messi's decision not to participate is my own."

He further explained that he hopes to try the strike combination of Lautaro and Alvarez.

1. Messi is absent, watching the game from the stands

In this friendly match held at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Argentinian fans looked forward to the stands more than the stadium.

Messi appeared in the stand box with his wife Antonella and their children.

Despite being selected into the squad, Messi was not ultimately included in the 23-man roster for this game. This is not the first time he has rested in a friendly match. He also missed Argentina's second game against Ecuador during the international match window in September.

Official news shows that Messi’s absence is based on the decision of the coaching staff. TyC reported that the Argentina national team decided not to play Messi to prevent him from overtiring.

2. Scaloni confessed the truth

At the post-match press conference, Scaloni faced questions from the media and admitted that the decision to exclude Messi came from him.

"I want to see Lautaro and Alvarez, we also have Flaco Lopez on the bench and we will see him soon as well." Scaloni made it clear.

This arrangement revealed Scaloni's long-term tactical considerations. He bluntly said: "The most important thing now is not the team's state today, but the state when the World Cup starts, and whether it can reach the World Cup at its best level."

3. Without Messi, Argentina still won

The Argentina team, which lacked Messi, showed its team strength in this game.

Scaloni arranged a 4312 formation:

Goalkeeper: Martinez;

Defense: Molina, Romero, Senesi, Tagliafico;

Midfielder: Enzo, Paredes, Lo Celso, Paz

Forward: Lautaro, Alvarez.

The only goal in the game came from Lo Celso, and it was Lautaro who assisted. This combination perfectly confirmed Scaloni's tactical vision.

4. Tactical experimentation and long-term planning

Scaloni's decision-making is far from a simple player rotation, but contains a clear purpose of tactical experimentation.

The double forward combination of Lautaro and Alvarez may be the new answer for Argentina's forward line after Messi gradually fades out.

Scaloni also experimented with a three-back system: "After that, we changed to a 5-3-2 formation, and the situation improved significantly. We have already planned this change, and I really want to try it. This experiment has yielded a lot."

5. Messi is expected to return in the next game

Regarding fans' concern about when Messi will return, Scaloni gave a positive signal: "I hope he can play in the next game."

Argentina's next friendly match will be against Puerto Rico on October 14. The game, originally scheduled to be played in Chicago, was moved to Chase Arena in Fort Lauderdale, Florida due to local protests.

Scaloni made it clear that more opportunities will be given to young players: "All newly recruited young players will get opportunities. They did not play today, but they will definitely get a chance in the game against Puerto Rico."

As the World Cup qualifiers approach, Scaloni has set his sights on the further future.

Against Puerto Rico, Messi may return to the green, but Scaloni has sent a clear message to the world - Argentina is not only looking for solutions to the "post-Messi era", but is also actively shaping a new team identity.