"Over the last few matches Argentina have used a wide variety of players, but I believe that is because they have sufficient quality to form two or three starting elevens rather than because the Coach can’t find a team that he likes", explained Domenech about Wednesday’s rival.

Domenech also explained why he wanted Argentina more than any other rival to gauge how Les Bleus are doing in 2007. "The players need a great rival to bring out their best and Argentina is one of the best there is", explained the World Cup vice-champion.

As to Franco-Argentine striker David Trezeguet, back after the penalty miss in the Final that cause the player to think about calling it a day at national level, the Coach was nothing but supportive – particularly given Higuaín’s decision to choose Argentina over France: a decision that Trezgol faced before.

"Trezeguet really suffered after the World Cup and I think that we all can understand what he must have gone through. Perhaps he needed more encouragement and support than other players, but I see him as totally recovered and one of the world’s best centre-forwards", ended Domenech.

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