La Albiceleste were without Lionel Messi, who was watching on from the stands, but they still controlled much of the contest and arguably should have won by a far greater margin at Miami's Hard Rock Stadium.

Argentina enjoyed 67 per cent of possession and had 19 shots on goal to Venezuela's five, with Enzo one of the players to force saves out of José Contreras.

The Chelsea midfielder made more passes than anyone during his 78 minutes on the pitch, before being replaced by Liverpool's Alexis Mac Allister.

The game was ultimately decided by Giovani Lo Celso's low finish from inside the penalty area just after the half an hour mark.

Argentina's win followed victorious for a number of other Chelsea players over the last 24 hours, as Estevao Willian scored a brace for Brazil and there was also a goal for Jamie Gittens.