'We're going to keep working!' - Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez backs Lionel Scaloni after Argentina lose 2-1 to Diego Forlan's Uruguay in first game without retired Lionel Messi

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Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez has pledged that Argentina will continue working hard under head coach Lionel Scaloni despite suffering a 2-1 friendly loss against Uruguay on Friday. Contesting their first fixture since iconic captain Lionel Messi hung up his international boots last month, the hosts fell short against Diego Forlan's visitors at La Bombonera.