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With the primary worldwide break of 2025 approaching, Lionel Messi is about to return to the Argentina nationwide crew after a five-month absence. As Argentina prepares to face Brazil and Uruguay within the CONMEBOL 2026 World Cup Qualifiers, the squad has regained a key defensive asset.
Presently main the standings, Argentina faces a demanding week with matches in opposition to second-placed Uruguay and a Brazil squad bolstered by Neymar’s return. For that reason, coach Lionel Scaloni is relying on his strongest squad potential — together with a vital participant who’s now again in motion.
Argentina will welcome again standout center-back Cristian Romero for the World Cup Qualifiers. The Tottenham Hotspur defender lately returned to motion after spending over three months sidelined with a muscle damage and is now match for worldwide responsibility.
Romero sustained a quadriceps muscle tear on December 8, with an preliminary restoration timeline of six weeks. Nevertheless, setbacks throughout his rehabilitation prolonged his absence, delaying his return to the pitch. His 61-minute look in opposition to Bournemouth marked the tip of a prolonged restoration course of that proved more difficult than anticipated.
Romero’s return is essential for Argentina, particularly with Manchester United’s Lisandro Martinez unavailable attributable to an ACL damage. Now totally recovered, Romero is predicted to companion with Nicolas Otamendi in Argentina’s defensive lineup.
Romero opens up on his restoration struggles
Romero confronted persistent damage troubles all through the season, however this newest setback proved notably irritating as his return date was repeatedly delayed. After lastly making his comeback, the Argentine defender shared a heartfelt message on social media.
“After a tough interval filled with issues that occurred alongside the best way, I’m again with the group and pleased to have the ability to assist the crew,” Romero wrote on his X account, expressing his dedication to assist Tottenham bounce again as effectively.
He additionally credited Argentina’s medical employees for his or her help throughout his restoration: “Grateful to the physios of Argentina for getting me by means of a troublesome time and placing me again on the pitch the place I’m so pleased. Because of everybody for the fixed help.”
