One by one: when Argentina’s injured players are set to return | OneFootball

In the final stretch towards the 2026 World Cup, the Argentine National Team is starting to finalize its list of call-ups, and Lionel Scaloni will be closely monitoring the players, especially those who are injured and how they handle their recovery.

Some, like Juan Foyth, who is dealing with a ruptured Achilles tendon, or Giovani Lo Celso, who suffered a myotendinous injury to the rectus femoris in his right thigh, will be out of action for a while. This opens up competition and opportunities for other names to potentially replace them in their respective positions. While the Villarreal defender will only return in September, the Betis midfielder is expected to just make it in time for the World Cup.

On the other hand, the cases of Nicolás González and Nicolás Tagliafico are less severe and, although their participation in the Finalissima against Spain in March is at risk, they will almost certainly be options for the tournament to be held in North America.

The most recent injury in the attack was Lautaro Martínez at Inter, due to a strain in the soleus muscle of his left leg. His return is estimated in three or four weeks, but his presence in the match against La Roja is almost certain.

Given this scenario, players who had been pushing from behind are starting to gain ground. In defense, center backs like Leonardo Balerdi, Facundo Medina, or Marcos Senesi are maintaining their spots thanks to their performance and consistent presence. On the flanks and in midfield, youth and versatility become strong arguments in the need for fresh legs. Valentín Barco and Giuliano Simeone are examples of this.

In midfield, the competition is even fiercer. Franco Mastantuono, Nico Paz, or Exequiel Palacios—players with energy, dynamism, and continuity at major clubs—are becoming increasingly real options to complete the list, especially if injuries continue to set the pace.

One by one: Argentina National Team’s injured players and their recovery times

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