Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni has explained why Manchester United star Alejandro Garnacho has not played in this summer's Copa America so far.

19-year-old academy product was an unused substitute in Argentina's matches against Canada and Chile, helping them qualify for the play-offs. Lisandro Martinez started both wins and helped keep valuable clean sheets.

Of course, breaking into the reigning world champions' starting XI is no easy feat, especially for a player who's been tipped to the likes of Julian Alvarez, Ángel Di María, Lautaro Martinez and Leone. For young forwards who are learning from Messi and others. Garracho included the team's outstanding recognition for his outstanding talent, and he tried to take the next step.

Patience is the main. In interviews with the media in recent days, Scaloni discussed the reasons for Gallner's role so far: "I had to get him in, somebody had to get out," he explained. "It's an easy decision for you, but it's not an easy decision for me. “We're hoping he can play because he's a guy who gives us something fresh, but when you're game planning you have to come and that's when the game changes.

"He hasn't had an opportunity yet, but we want to give him an opportunity so he can take advantage of it. If he does well, he will cause problems for coaches and teammates.

Looking ahead to this weekend's game against Peru, Scaloni continued: "Ganacho and Valentin Carboni may be available.

"Let's see why there are more than 10 players on the bench. Don't look at how the team will do, but it would make sense for them to get minutes because they are guys who can contribute.

"The boys who didn't play those games will play because I got to see them and they deserve them."