There were few positives to take from a timid 2-0 reverse against Brazil, but the emergence of Roberto Pereyra as a real alternative in midfield at least gave Argentina fans some comfort after the bruising evening in Beijing.
The Juventus winger looked a natural alongside the likes of Lionel Messi and Angel Di Maria, covering vast tracts of the pitch and always looking for players ahead in the final third. The 23-year-old has a long way to go, but alongside Erik Lamela and Juan Iturbe, he represents a new generation of attacking talent waiting to burst out.
Read More