Argentina national team coach Lionel Scaloni could be taking nine defenders instead of eight to the World Cup.
Lionel Scaloni has some injuries to the team and he could be taking one more defender to the team. According to Gastón Edul, Lionel Scaloni is leaning towards taking nine defenders to the World Cup instead of eight because of the growing number of injuries to defenders.
Cristian Romero is presently out with an injury while Gonzalo Montiel also has fitness issues.
Emiliano Martínez is set to miss Argentina’s friendly matches before the World Cup.
Martínez suffered a dislocated finger during Aston Villa’s warm-up in their Europa League final win. The Argentine played the match with a dislocated finger. According to TN Deportivo, his recovery would be about 20 days.
The 33 year old is expected to be with the Argentina national team but miss both of their friendly matches before the World Cup. The first on June 6 against Honduras at Kyle Field in Texas and the second on June 9 at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Alabama.
Roberto Ayala has confirmed that Lionel Messi will play at the World Cup with Argentina.
Ayala has stated that Messi is going to be at the World Cup with the Argentina national team. Part of the Argentina national team coaching staff, Ayala spoke in an interview with Radio La Red about the players for the World Cup and the list. About Lionel Messi, here is what he had to say:
“Messi is already confirmed, he’s the first to go.”
Here is what he had to say about the World Cup list:
“We put the list together with one of those erasable pens. Let’s wait until the end to give the list.”
Nico Paz is not set to play for Como in their last league match of the season.
Paz is presently injured and is not expected to playbfor Como against Cremonese. According to Leo Paradizo, the 21 year old has decided not to play in Como’s last match as he wants to recover and be part of the Argentina national team for the World Cup.
The Serie A Midfielder of the Season did not play for Como in their last league match due to pain in his left knee.
Nico Paz has been named as the Serie A Midfielder of the Season.
Paz has 12 goals and seven assists in 35 league matches with Como. The Argentine is the highest scoring midfielder in the league.
The 21 year old has been rumored to leave Como and rejoin Real Madrid, with coach Fabregas also commenting on Paz and his future with the team.
