Argentina team suffers from a series of injuries to Lionel Messi and players before the World Cup

The Argentina coaching staff faces a race against the clock to recover seven important players just weeks before the start of Mundial. Coach Lionel Scaloni deals with medical issues in all sectors of the field, from goal to attack. Lionel Messi’s physical situation focuses the spotlight, but the list of athletes under the care of the medical department affects fundamental parts of the current world champion’s tactical structure.

The Argentine commander indicated that the group will present itself with obvious physical limitations at the local federation’s training center, in Buenos Aires. Complementary clinical exams will dictate the pace of preparation for each athlete in the coming days. The physical preparation team’s absolute priority is to accelerate the squad’s rehabilitation to ensure minimum conditions for competition in the opening match of the international tournament.

Lionel Messi tops list of medical concerns after MLS pain

The Inter Miami striker became the main focus of attention of Argentine doctors after leaving the field early last weekend. Lionel Messi requested the change in the 73rd minute of the 6-4 victory against Philadelphia Union, in a match valid for Major League Soccer. The North American club issued an official bulletin detailing that the captain has severe muscle fatigue in the back of his left thigh.

The daily evolution of the number 10 will determine when he will be able to resume working with the ball on the pitch. Lionel Scaloni publicly admitted that the initial plan to have the main star in ideal conditions foundered due to the exhausting schedule. The coach is now cautious and awaits the image tests to draw up the attacker’s training plan in Argentine territory.

Defensive Setor accumulates absences and starters try to accelerate recovery

The problems at the back increase the pressure on the Argentina technical staff. Três defenders considered essential to the Lionel Scaloni regimen adhere to specific physical therapy schedules and do not participate in normal field activities. Right-back is the most affected position at the moment, with two medical options unavailable for games.

The current conditions of Argentine defenders involve different diagnoses:

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• Cristian Romero: the Tottenham Hotspur defender is treating a ligament injury in his right knee, but his progress is considered rapid by doctors.
• Nahuel Molina: Atlético’s full-back of Madrid is undergoing rehabilitation protocol due to a muscle injury to his thigh.
• Gonzalo Montiel: the River Plate player is also recovering from muscle pain and was absent from his team in recent matches.
• Emiliano Martínez: Aston Villa’s goalkeeper plays with a fractured ring finger on his right hand, suffered during the warm-up of the Europa League final.

Meio-field and attack record new physical problems in Europa

The Argentine medical department received new patients from European leagues at the end of the club season. Midfielder Nico Paz, who plays for Como in Italian football, was unable to take the field in the final round of the national championship because of a knee sprain. The technical committee monitors the young man closely to understand the severity of the joint problem.

In the offensive sector, Nicolás González seeks to regain ideal conditioning after suffering a severe muscle injury. The tip of the Atlético of Madrid completes the last stage of the treatment and does physical transition work on the Espanha. The athlete is considered an important piece to speed up the attack on the sides of the field during the group stage.

Lionel Scaloni sets deadline to close group that goes to Mundial

The Argentine federation plans logistics without using injured athletes in friendly preparation matches before the tournament. Nenhum of the players who are undergoing medical treatment will be selected for the final tests on the field. Lionel Scaloni determined that the technical committee will run out of the regulatory deadline to evaluate the physical response of each of those called up.

The definitive list of 26 official names must be formally sent to FIFA by June 2nd. The technical committee intends to use every available hour to avoid cuts due to health problems after official registration. Players who do not show satisfactory progress in the daily exams in Buenos Aires run the risk of losing their place in the delegation.

Argentina’s debut in Copa of Mundo takes place on June 16th against Argélia, in a match valid for Grupo J, in the city of Kansas City. Following the first phase, the squad led by Lionel Scaloni travels to Arlington, at Texas, where they will face Áustria on June 22nd and end their participation in the initial stage against Jordânia, on June 27th.