The Argentina national team completed its third training session on North American soil, a workout that for the first time was held behind open doors. Although the coaching staff led by Lionel Scaloni...
Thu, June 4, 2026 at 1:17 a.m. UTCThe Argentina national team completed its third training session on North American soil, a workout that for the first time was held behind open doors.
Although the coaching staff led by Lionel Scaloni is trying to fine-tune the team’s play, attention focused on the medical room, as six key players worked separately from the group due to various physical issues. Captain Lionel Messi topped the list of absentees from group work, training on his own to manage his workload.
Meanwhile, Julián Álvarez raised concerns after suffering fresh inflammation in his ankle, which forced him into complete rest. They were joined by Leandro Paredes, Gonzalo Montiel, Nahuel Molina, and youngster Nico Paz, who is undergoing special treatment on his left knee and is the player causing the most concern ahead of the opener. With the first-choice full-backs unavailable, Scaloni surprised in the tactical drill by including Agustín Giay in the starting eleven.
The coaching staff will prioritize the full recovery of its players in the friendlies against Honduras and Iceland, with all focus set on the World Cup opener against Algeria next June 16.
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