Scaloni’s only three doubts for Argentina’s final 2026 World Cup squad | OneFootball

The Argentine National Team will conclude its performance in the October FIFA Date this Tuesday by facing Puerto Rico in a match to be held at the Chase Stadium in Miami. According to Lionel Scaloni himself, in the post-victory press conference against Venezuela, this match will serve to observe the newcomers and those who, although they have already been part of the team, still have little experience.

This is expected to be the conduct of the coaching staff at least until the end of the year, because for the November FIFA Date, it is anticipated that the coach will even leave out players who have long secured their place in the next World Cup, in order to include more players for evaluation.

And although there are still more than seven months to go until the next World Cup, Scaloni would already have a large number of spots covered in the final roster for the FIFA tournament, which would increase to 26 players. According to ESPN journalist Diego Monroig, in fact, there would only be three doubts in the coach's mind.

The first of these uncertainties to resolve is related to the goalkeeping position, which Emiliano Martínez absolutely owns, where Gerónimo Rulli's presence as a natural backup would also be confirmed. For the third spot, a decision must be made between Walter Benítez and other goalkeepers he decides to test, as was the case with Facundo Cambeses, who was called up for the current FIFA Date.

Another question is related to the possibility of continuing to wait for Lisandro Martínez's optimal recovery, who would be ready to return at the end of this month and could be called up in November. If so, his place is assured. But if the Manchester United defender struggles to regain his rhythm or suffers a new injury, the door would open for another defender. In the current call-up, those invited to try out were Marcos Senesi and Lautaro Rivero.

The last of the questions concerns the midfield, to add a central midfielder outside of the world champions. Alan Varela has already been tested, Aníbal Moreno will now have the opportunity, and Equi Fernández is also of interest, especially after his decision to leave Arab football to join Bayer Leverkusen.

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