Argentina to play Poland in June 5 friendly

Published May. 5, 2011 2:22 p.m. ET

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Argentina will play Poland in a friendly on June 5 in Warsaw with younger players from clubs in Europe.

World Eleven, the company which organizes friendlies for Argentina, says on Thursday that the match will be four days after a friendly against Nigeria during a tour aimed at giving pitch time to players with little international experience who are hoping to earn a spot in Argentina's Copa America squad.

The alternative selection will allow coach Sergio Batista to rest Argentina's top stars such as Lionel Messi and Javier Mascherano, who will not be involved in either match.