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Emiliano Buendía told to postpone vacations by Argentina national team coaching staff

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Emiliano Buendía has been told to postpone his vacation by the Argentina national team coaching staff.

Buendía is not part of the Argentina national team for the World Cup but he could be on standby. According to DSports Radio, Buendía was told to postpone his vacation and to continue training in case he gets called up to the World Cup because of physical issues in the team.

The Argentina national team have several players that are recovering from injuries, notably Nico Paz, who is a concern for Lionel Scaloni’s team.

Nico Paz injury concern for Argentina national team coaching staff

The injury to Nico Paz is a concern for the Argentina national team coaching staff.

Nico Paz is still recovering from his injury but it is a concern for Lionel Scaloni and his team. According to Gastón Edul, the coaching staff is paying close attention to Paz and he remains under constant observation in training.

Paz suffered an injury playing with Como in their league match against Hellas Verona.

Nahuel Molina and Gonzalo Montiel continue recovery from injuries with Argentina

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Nahuel Molina and Gonzalo Montiel both continue to recover from their injuries with Argnetina.

Argentina’s two starting right backs have recovered and could be available for Argentina at the World Cup. According to Diario Olé, the two trained with the ball on the pitch in Tuesday’s training and could be available for Argentina’s opening match at the World Cup against Algeria.

Thiago Almada is also medically cleared and could play against Honduras.

Nicolás Capaldo set to start for Argentina vs. Honduras

Nicolás Capaldo is set to start for Argentina against Honduras.

Capaldo will be in the starting eleven in Saturday’s friendly matches. According to Gastón Edul, the 27 year old will start for Lionel Scaloni’s team.

The defender was part of the starting eleven that Lionel Scaloni tried in training. He is with the Argentina national team but is not part of the team that will go to the World Cup.

Argentina starting eleven in training before Honduras match

Argentina national team coach Lionel Scaloni held a training session on Tuesday with several players not part of the starting eleven.

The Argentina national team are in Kansas City for their World Cup training camp and some players have fitness issues. According to Diego Monroig, here is the team that was used by Scaloni in training:

Rulli; Tagliafico, Lisandro Martínez, Otamendi, Capaldo; Enzo, Mac Allister, De Paul; Almada, Lautaro and Simeone

Lionel Scaloni’s team will play Honduras on Saturday.