Argentina name first squad of post-Messi era for November friendlies

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni named on Tuesday his first squad since ​Lionel Messi’s international retirement, calling up ‌28 players for November friendlies against Uruguay and Costa Rica. Chelsea defender Aaron Anselmino, 21, earned ​his first senior call-up, while ​River Plate’s Gonzalo Montiel and Parma ⁠defender Mariano Troilo return to the ​squad as Scaloni begins shaping the team ​without its long-time captain. The squad also includes several key players, including Alexis Mac Allister, E

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