Argentina World Cup squad could still change, says coach Scaloni
With less than a week until their World Cup start, Argentina’s 26-man team may alter since certain players are not entirely fit, according to coach Lionel Scaloni.
“We have a few issues, and we have a few days to choose the list. We have the ability to alter, preferably not, but it is possible, “Scaloni informed the press.
Defender Cristian Romero and forwards Nicolas Gonzalez, Alejandro Gomez and Paulo Dybala were left out for Argentina’s last warm-up match in Abu Dhabi, with all four recovering after feeling “some discomfort”, the coach said.
FIFA rules say that the World Cup teams can replace players in their squads who are injured or ill up to 24 hours before their opening match.
Argentina begin their World Cup campaign on Nov. 22 against Saudi Arabia, before facing Mexico and Poland in Group C.