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Scaloni evaluates player fitness before Argentina's match against Cape Verde

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 11:31 AM

Last updated Jun 30, 2026

Scaloni evaluates player fitness before Argentina's match against Cape Verde

Summary

Argentina's coach Lionel Scaloni approaches the upcoming match against Cape Verde on Friday, focusing on player fitness and lineup decisions. Cristian "Cuti" Romero is recovering and could return, while Nicolás Tagliafico is expected to replace Facundo Medina. Midfield selection is tight, with Thiago Almada leading, but Leandro Paredes and Giovani Lo Celso are also in contention. Scaloni faces a key choice on who will partner Lionel Messi upfront, with Lautaro Martínez and Julián Álvarez vying for the position. The final decision will come after the last training session before the match.

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By the Numbers

•Lionel Scaloni is finalizing the lineup for Friday's match.
•Cristian Romero's fitness is being closely monitored.
•Nicolás Tagliafico may return to the starting lineup.
•Thiago Almada leads for the midfield spot, facing competition.
•Scaloni will decide the striker partner for Messi in training.

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11:31 AMYahoo Sports — Tagliafico? Paredes? Scaloni’s selection dilemmas for Friday 🇦🇷

What they're saying

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Lionel Scaloni is rebuilding the Scaloneta for Friday’s clash against Cape Verde with a couple of questions keeping fans up at night: Will Cuti make it, and who gets the nod up front alongside Messi...
— Yahoo Sports

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