Argentina received bad news before entering the field

Argentina received bad news before taking the field in the World Cup qualifiers. Nicolas Gonzales is out of the team due to injury. As a result, Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has to change the team for the next two matches.

Scaloni announced a 27-man squad for the matches against Venezuela and Bolivia on Wednesday (October 2). The Juventus forward was injured a few hours after the announcement of the team. The 26-year-old forward felt discomfort in his leg after the match against Leipzig. The Italian club confirmed his injury in a statement the following day.

Juventus did not say how long it will take for Gonzales to recover. But it is expected to take about a month. Meanwhile, Argentina coach Scaloni has not announced anyone as a replacement for Gonzales.

Argentina will play in Venezuela on October 10. The three-time World Cup winners will face Bolivia at home on October 15.

Argentina is at the top of the list of 10 teams with 18 points from 6 wins in 8 matches in the qualifiers of the South American region of the 2026 World Cup. In their equal match, Venezuela is sixth with 10 points, Bolivia is eighth with 9 points.