Coach Lionel Scaloni confirmed the rotation strategy: "The idea is to give most players a chance to play. I think they deserve it, and, whenever the match allows it, we will do so."
Alvarez, who recovered from recent fitness concerns before arriving at the tournament, said: "I didn't arrive in the best shape to play the friendlies, but I feel very good now. Supporting the team and filling the role that was given to me."
The match takes place in Arlington, Texas, with Argentina already guaranteed top spot in Group J after winning their opening two games.
With Argentina rotating key players, betting markets on match result and individual performance props—particularly Messi goals and assists—may shift; Alvarez offers potential value in anytime-scorer markets given expected increased minutes.
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