Marcelo Gallardo’s first steps in his new post will take him across borders, with an away debut against South Korea scheduled for Thursday. The Argentine coach was presented this week before turning immediately towards the international fixture.
There is already a complication for Gallardo’s travelling plans. Two attacking players will be unavailable during the FIFA international window, leaving him without a pair of forward options for the tour. His opening match on Korean soil will therefore offer an early test of his ability to shape a side amid the absences created by the international calendar.
