Juan Sebastian Veron said Argentina must stop relying heavily upon Lionel Messi in order to develop the rest of their squad and backed Tottenham Hotspur coach Mauricio Pochettino to take over as coach.
Messi has yet to discuss his international future after competing in his fourth World Cup, in which Argentina were knocked out in the round of 16 by eventual winners France.
The runners-up in the 2014 World Cup, Argentina also finished second at the Copa America in 2015 and 2016, leaving Messi with only an Olympic gold medal from 2008 to show for his international accomplishments.