2026 World Cup - Argentina: Lionel Scaloni raises concerns

Argentina has already confirmed the withdrawal of Leonardo Balerdi just days before the 2026 World Cup.

The absence of the OM defender caps off a turbulent season for him, marked by inconsistency on the pitch. Addressing this setback, head coach Lionel Scaloni responded by keeping his options open on how to compensate for this loss.

"I don't want to alarm anyone, but we're not at 100% with a lot of players, and this decision might not just concern a central defender," he said, as reported by TyC Sports.

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