FIFA World Cup: Argentina name Angel Correa to interchange injured Nico Gonzalez

Argentina ahead Nicolas Gonzalez has been dominated out of the World Cup after struggling a muscle harm. Angel Correa of Atletico Madrid will take his place.

New Delhi,UPDATED: Nov 18, 2022 11:26 IST

Argentine strikers Nicolas Gonzalez, Joaquin Correa out of World Cup (Reuters)

By India Today Web Desk: Argentina gamers Nicolas Gonzalez and Joaquin Correa have been dominated out of the FIFA World Cup resulting from accidents, in accordance with the Argentine Football Association (AFA).

Gonzalez of Fiorentina has been changed by Angel Correa of Atletico Madrid, whereas Thiago Almada of Atlanta United, a Major League Soccer staff within the United States, will change Inter Milan striker Joaquin Correa. The Argentine Football Association (AFA) introduced on Thursday that Gonzalez was injured throughout the staff’s first coaching session in Doha.

Gonzalez has been affected by bodily illnesses since October. He additionally didn’t play within the remaining pre-World Cup pleasant in opposition to the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday.

Gonzalez shared the beginning spot with veteran Angel Di Maria. Correa, who performs for Atlético de Madrid and was a member of the Copa America profitable staff final 12 months, had fought for a spot on the staff.

Argentina’s opening World Cup match is in opposition to Saudi Arabia on Nov. 22.

The Copa America champions are additionally sweating on the health of defender Christian Romero and forwards Alejandro Gomez and Paulo Dybala, all of whom had been overlooked of Argentina’s final warm-up match on Wednesday.

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Nov 18, 2022