👊Demands at full tilt: Scaloni's plan to get Argentina up to speed | OneFootball

Just days before the start of the 2026 World Cup, Albiroja national team head coach Lionel Scaloni has taken a firm stance on his squad’s physical preparation. The manager will push all of his players to the maximum and take them to the limit in training sessions and in the friendly matches leading up to their World Cup debut.

Green light from the medical staff

Despite the high-intensity workload imposed by the coaching staff, the outlook in Argentina’s medical room is highly encouraging. From a clinical and medical standpoint, it was confirmed that all 26 players named in the final squad will be at 100% of their capabilities and fully available for the reigning world champion’s opening match at the North American tournament.

The focus on the stars’ lack of match fitness

Scaloni’s main challenge lies in assessing and reversing the competitive inactivity of some players who are still dealing with the aftereffects of muscular or ligament problems. The case drawing the most attention is that of center-back Cristian “Cuti” Romero, a key piece in the starting lineup who has gone two months without playing an official match.

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