Icardi and Dybala ‘will give fans joy’

Mauro Icardi and Paulo Dybala will give Argentina fans a “lot of joy” after scoring their debut goals in a 2-0 victory over Mexico, coach Lionel Scaloni said.

Icardi found the net within the opening two minutes and made way for Dybala late in the second half. The Juventus man capped a strong Argentina performance in Mendoza with a goal on 87 minutes.

Scaloni, quoted on the Argentina national team’s Twitter page, said: “We have to be happy because two players as important as Icardi and Dybala were unlocked. They are going to give the fans a lot of joy.

“We’re happy because everyone played.”

Icardi capped a box-tobox move, knocking down a long ball from keeper Geronimo Rulli to Erik Lamela, who returned the pass for Icardi to score.

He said: “The goal was something I needed.”