Lionel Messi recovers Argentina’s key teammate for World Cup qualifiers against Brazil and Uruguay

He Conmebolly World Cup qualifiers resume on March 20, with Lionel Messi and Argentina Established in the face Uruguay and Brazil In a crucial international window. Before these accessories, coach Lionel Scaloni has received an impulse as Cristian Romero It is in shape and available to play.

The Tottenham defender had been set aside with an injury to the hamstrings, which raised doubts about his participation in these meetings. However, he did His return to action on March 9Present for the Spurs against Bournemouth, in which it was their first appearance since December 8.

“After a difficult period full of things that happened in the middle, I have returned with the group and happy to help the team.” Romero shared in his official X.

Romero, who presents in the list of preliminary squads of Scaloni for the next games, sees his availability as welcome news for Messi and Argentinaespecially with several discarded key players. Lisandro MartínezWho recently underwent surgery for a torn cross ligament, will miss the rest of the season.

Romero in Jagaint AFC Bournemouth Action (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Scaloni now has decisions to make in defense, with several options to intervene. I could go with a veteran like Nicolas Otamendi, or go with a young man, like the 21 -year -old Facundo Medina.

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Argentina March qualification program

Argentina will open its 2025 campaign in March 21 With a key match against Uruguay in MontevideoAn accessory that could be decisive to maintain its position at the top of the classification. Four days later, they will receive Brazil, and Neymar is expected to play in the Monumental stadium In Buenos Aires.