Cristian Romero
SpursCB
Ball-Playing Centre Back
Apr 27, 1998 (28)
Right
6'1"
172 lb
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Won't play vs. Jordan
Romero (knee) won't be an option for Saturday's game against Jordan, according to Gaston Edul of TyC Sports.
Analysis: Manager Lionel Scaloni won't risk any of the regular starters against Jordan, and Romero, who exited the win over Austria with a knee problem, will be out altogether. Romero will aim to return for the Round of 32, with Nicolas Otamendi and Marcos Senesi being options to start alongside Lisandro Martinez at center-back as his replacement.
Needs several days of rest
Romero (knee) expects to be fine within three to four days after feeling discomfort again from a previous injury, expressing confidence the issue is nothing serious, according to La Redonda. "I knew this could happen to me. I had a little issue there, I felt it again, but in three or four days I'll be fine again, so that's that. It's nothing serious. Keep the head up and I'll come back stronger than before."
Analysis: Romero has not been ruled out for Saturday's final group-stage clash against Jordan, with his recovery timeline leaving the door open for a return within the next four days. The center-back remains a cornerstone of Argentina's back line, and with the team already locked in as group winners, the coaching staff can afford to take a cautious approach rather than rush him back before he is fully ready. Nicolas Otamendi and Marcos Senesi are in line for expanded roles at the heart of the defense if Romero is forced to spend additional time on the sidelines.
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