| Argentina vs Puerto Rico | |
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MATCH INFO |
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MATCH :
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Argentina vs Puerto Rico
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COMPETITION :
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International Friendlies
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| DATE: |
15-10-2025
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TIME:
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05.30 AM IST
04.00 AM UAE
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STADIUM
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Chase Stadium
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Argentina vs Puerto Rico: Team News
Puerto Rico boss Charlie Troutman could hand the gloves to Sebastian Cutler, who is expected to get the nod ahead of Joel Serrano in goal. The 22-year-old Villanova University shot-stopper is likely to be in for a busy evening against the reigning world champions.
Cutler should be protected by a back four comprising Darren Rios, Nicolás Cardona, Giovanni Calderón, and Sidney Paris, as the visitors look to maintain a compact defensive shape.
Further forward, Leandro Antonetti of Estrela da Amadora is set to shoulder the responsibility of leading the line on his own, hoping to cause problems on the counterattack at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale.
As for Argentina, the world champions announced before their victory over Venezuela that Franco Mastantuono had withdrawn from the squad due to a thigh injury.
Enzo Fernández featured in that match but has since departed the camp with a knee issue, leaving Lionel Scaloni with another decision to make in midfield.
Given the quick turnaround, Scaloni may opt to rotate heavily and give opportunities to several squad players. Nicolás Otamendi, Alexis Mac Allister, Rodrigo De Paul, Nicolás González, and Giuliano Simeone are among those pushing to start.
The biggest question surrounds Lionel Messi’s involvement. The Inter Miami talisman netted a brace in MLS action on Saturday, and it remains to be seen whether he will feature for the national team or be granted a rest ahead of the final game of the domestic season.