Cuti Romero out against Jordan after a knock, Otamendi set to replace him | OneFootball

Defender Cristian “Cuti” Romero raised alarms in the Argentina national team after being substituted in the match against Austria due to a heavy blow to his right knee. The main concern is that it is the same knee in which he suffered a lateral ligament sprain while playing for Tottenham in the Premier League. Although he was seen with ice on the bench, coach Lionel Scaloni decided to take him off the field purely as a precaution to avoid a greater risk.

Medical diagnosis and the player’s statements

Despite the initial scare, the injury does not appear to be serious, although the 28-year-old footballer from Córdoba will undergo the corresponding medical tests between this Tuesday and Wednesday. The player himself reassured the coaching staff and the fans by saying that he knew this could happen and that he expects to recover in three or four days.

Next match and his replacement on the field

In any case, Romero has been completely ruled out for this Saturday’s match against Jordan so that he can return only in the round of 32. In his absence, the coaching staff plans to include Nicolás Otamendi in the starting lineup, as he is the only natural right center-back among the 26 players called up.

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