Argentine NT: News, Stats & Players [R]

Cuti atm is our most important player, would be a disaster if he were to miss out. Ffs.
And what is happening with Licha and that calf injury? Close to 2 months out now.
Otamendi and Senesi it is then hahaha

 

Only way it appears he’ll miss the World
Cup is if he needs surgery. Just what little info is out there, it appears to be a Grade 2. He’ll be back for the World Cup. If you want to rest him for the first game or two, then that’s an option as well. If it’s a Grade 3 with no surgery, we are talking 8-12 weeks, this will put us in the early KO stages. If it requires surgery, then it’s over. I’m probably leaning on a Grade 2.

 

If it's Grade 2, I still take him

We can survive the Group Stages and probably the Round of 32 and 16 without him.

 

uuuuuf Nico Paz

 

Edit.

He should be credited for the first goal as well.

Álex Valle scores from the rebound and Como take the lead vs. Inter 🔥 pic.twitter.com/GTEDmsTpQ2

— CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) April 12, 2026

(Hockey assist, his run and shot were beautiful)

NICO PAZ FOR COMO 🇦🇷

The Argentinian attacker curls in for the home side 🤤 pic.twitter.com/w9IzrJWZ0P

— CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) April 12, 2026

He really does have that Kaka and younger Messi in him. Perhaps not as explosive but his trickery and unpredictability is something to behold. Scaloni needs to start him. As I have mentioned many times, he can do the heavy lifting for Leo. It is moments like this where we will need him. Messi can open up the game when it becomes more compact and tight but Nico can stretch teams out on the counter.

 

Hope Cuti is OK, he has been a catastrophe at Spurs this season, but he's vital for the NT.

 

Como gave that game away. Nico was quiet in the second half, even though he had a rocket of a FK that was just saved and he won Como their PK. He doesn't take their PK's anymore after missing a few earlier this season. Something to keep your eye out for the future.

And I agree, He needs to start.

Nico Paz tiene que ser titular en el Mundial.
Que salga quien tenga que salir

— Matías Palacios (@palaciosmatias) April 12, 2026

Perhaps some decent news about Cuti.

Cristian Romero had to go off in the second half with a lower leg injury.

After high-velocity contact with Kinsky, Romero's knee fell into a valgus position, which brings concern for an MCL injury.

In rare occasions, the ACL can be vulnerable, but is usually associated with an… pic.twitter.com/Ljj9iU6boF

— Physio Scout | Football Injury Analysis (@physioscout) April 12, 2026

As mentioned in our analysis, Cuti Romero likely has injured his MCL.

Best case scenario still a bone bruise, but will need imaging to rule out any structural damage if that’s the case.#THFC https://t.co/z0Qgtn5OvL

— Physio Scout | Football Injury Analysis (@physioscout) April 12, 2026

Nothing will be known until tomorrow but as mentioned earlier, he could be more than ready for the Mundial. Fingers crossed.

Oh, and De Paul is getting ROASTED. Scaloni needs to wake up and smell the coffee.

 

Yea, its not a fixed math. We made it to KO stage with Sampa and Diego crazy squad afterall, but not with Zanetti and Samuel at the back.

 

Or Scaloni will convert Nico G into a CB!

Seems like our rivals has resorted to their old trick.

 

I watch every minute of every Miami game and he has been absolutely useless for 95% of his games. Everyone and their nan knows he should be nowhere near the WC starting lineup. If not for him being one of the core gang, he shouldn't even be in the squad.

 

According to this news, it looks like Cuti can make the World Cup!

Recuperation time is from 5 - 8 weeks. 8 weeks from today is June 8 which is around the date for the 2nd friendly vs Iceland. The game vs Iceland is a good game for him to build some gametime as long as he is 100% ok. We just need him for the WC Knockout games.

🚨🇦🇷 CUTI ROMERO ESTARÁ DISPONIBLE PARA LA SELECCIÓN ARGENTINA EN LA COPA DEL MUNDO.

🚑 Tiene una lesión en el ligamento lateral de su pierna derecha. El período de recuperación lleva entre 5 a 8 semanas.

ℹ️: @arevalo_martin en @ESPNArgentina. pic.twitter.com/sIKPf46abm

— dataref (@dataref_ar) April 13, 2026

Hernan is saying 6-7 weeks. I would assume that Cuti will be back at most for the 2nd friendly. Dibu is fine too.

Lesión en Ligamento colateral para Cuti Romero; son 6/7 semanas de recuperación; las 3/4 últimas ya intensas en cuanto a la puesta a punto final por lo que puede llegar a la Copa del Mundo. Una buena.
Mientras tanto Dibu Martínez está ok y podría jugar por Champions esta semana

— Hernán Castillo (@HernanSCastillo) April 13, 2026

 

Licha is also back. This guy needs to take it slow.

Licha is BACK 🤩 pic.twitter.com/5z3J5nnwal

— UtdDistrict (@UtdDistrict) April 13, 2026

 

Yeah, I figured it was a Grade 2, so it takes 5-6 weeks to heal up and another 1-2 to get back into match fitness. No need to rush him back. He needs to feel physically ready.

Also, something to keep your eye on about Dibu. It’s reported it’s a calf but those things can be tricky. He should rest up because calf’s can turn into Achilles.

And I agree about Licha. Slow your role.

I don’t understand how our most crucial players can get injured but some of the biggest bums are made of steel.

 

As I see it, there are 3 or 4 players that are irreplaceable. Cuti, Dibu, Tagliafico and Licha.
We don't have another player like Enzo or Julian either, but I think the difference between their backups is smaller than the gap between Dibu with Musso/Rulli or Cuti with Balerdi

 

Speaking of injury, Inter won their recent game while Napoli drew and Milan lost. This means they're 9 points clear at the top. No need for Lautaro to rush himself.

We need CA version of Lautaro, not WC 2022 version.

 

This has been Scaloni’s undoing. We’ve had 3+ years to call up other defenders but yet time in and time again, he’s called Senesi, Balerdi and Medina. Three players who are beyond average. Instead of giving Otamendi his papers, he’s continued to call him up. Now, it’s like “Shit, we have an injured Cuti… Licha who has been dealing with injuries himself… An over the hill Otamendi and a couple average defenders…” I mean, come on… He was calling up Pezzella up until his injury. Instead of maybe giving youngsters a closer look to build up their confidence, he rather called what he was comfortable with and did want to rock the ship.

In many ways, I cannot wait for this World Cup to end so I never have to see certain players again.

 

because top players over perform for club and country to be elite, bum players don't risk injury and reduce % of injury because they do nothing- accomplish nothing in their career

mentality is different obviously you know

 

🚨🚨| Some fans spotted Cristian Romero in public today and said this to him:

"Cristian, good luck in the Championship…"pic.twitter.com/T7fJV79hQS

— CentreGoals. (@centregoals) April 13, 2026

 

Harsh... but 100% true.

 

To be fair to Scaloni, it's not like another CB like Cuti or Licha has appeared in these 4 years. If Acuña still has a chance, it's for the same reason.
We didn't "produce" the equivalent of a Nico Paz or even a Giuliano in defense.

 

It’s rumored that Scaloni may call up 5 CBs. The four locks are Cuti, Licha, Otamendi and Balerdi. The 5th one can be Medina, Senesi, Troilo, Chino, Kevin Mac maybe even Pezzella…

This would be somebody in the midfield would mean players like Barco and Perrone could miss out. If Scaloni is gonna drop somebody then just drop JML.

I’d rather take a midfielder than a striker who will likely ride the bench if we are being honest. And from the list, it appears Scaloni likes Troilo, who has been apparently impressive with Parma over the last few weeks, getting MOTM vs Milan. Personally, I’d rather take a large imposing CB who is a bit of an unknown than a bunch muertos where I know EXACLY what I’m going to get. But knowing Scaloni he’ll play it safe…

 

Licha came back and got straight red. But it was beyond soft.

WAS THIS A RED? 🤔

VAR intervenes to send Manchester United's Lisandro Martinez off for pulling Leeds United striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin's hair 😬pic.twitter.com/mvEyI4xof0

— Men in Blazers (@MenInBlazers) April 13, 2026

 

So, we're merely calling up Huevo because he has experience? He's now looking at Rojas but over the last couple of years, there were shouts for Soler and Bernabéi. Perhaps if Scaloni had called those players up, they would have a bit more confidence. What would it hurt if they played against the Cayman Islands or Puerto Rico? I don't even know what either is up to now. He's way too slow and is done. It's going to be an absolute joke if he gets called up and even worse, plays!

 

I definetely would rather take Barco over Lopez or even Prestiani and Mastantuono. The third striker is only needed if both Alvarez and Lautaro are injured at the same time. Otherwise, they're a lock.

That red might be blessing in disguise for Licha. The ref probably a big fan of Scholes.