Argentina squad medical update: Cuti Romero and Scaloni's 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 had discomfort again. After recovering from a soleus tear, the Inter striker suffered a slight strain in the same area during the match against Roma. Lionel Scaloni’s coaching staff is evaluating his progress day by day, although they are confident he will be fit in time.

As for the confirmed absences, Argentina will not have Juan Foyth or Joaquín Panichelli available. The Villarreal defender suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon, while the young forward tore his cruciate ligaments during the most recent friendly tour. Both have been ruled out of the final squad.

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

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