Argentina injury update: Cuti Romero's status and the absentees | OneFootball

With 48 days to go before the World Cup, Cristian Romero suffered a ligament injury and is Argentina’s main doubt. Foyth and Panichelli were left out of the squad due to serious injuries.

The Argentina national team is closely monitoring Cristian Romero’s recovery. The Tottenham defender suffered a ligament injury that requires between five and seven weeks of recovery. With the World Cup starting in less than two months, the Córdoba native would arrive at the debut in the United States without match fitness.

Meanwhile, Lautaro Martínez has again experienced discomfort. After recovering from a soleus muscle tear, the Inter striker suffered a slight strain in the same area during the match against Roma. Lionel Scaloni’s coaching staff is assessing his progress day by day, although they are confident he will be fit in time.

As for the confirmed absences, Argentina will be without Juan Foyth and Joaquín Panichelli. The Villarreal defender suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon, while the young forward tore his cruciate ligaments during the last friendly tour. Both have been ruled out of the final squad.

The situation is not affecting only the Albiceleste. Brazil lost Rodrygo to a ligament tear and still has doubts over Estevao due to a hamstring tendon issue. In Europe, Germany confirmed Serge Gnabry’s absence because of an adductor tear, and France will be without Hugo Ekititke, who also suffered an Achilles tendon injury.

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