12th November 2024 – (Buenos Aires) Central defender German Pezzella has been sidelined from Argentina’s squad for the upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Paraguay and Peru due to injury, the Argentine Football Association (AFA) announced on Monday.
The 33-year-old player suffered a calf muscle strain while competing for River Plate in Argentina’s top division and has not recovered in time for the Albiceleste’s last two matches of 2024. The AFA has yet to announce a replacement for the experienced defender, who previously played for Fiorentina and Real Betis.
Argentina is set to face Paraguay in Asuncion on Thursday, followed by a match against Peru in Buenos Aires five days later. The reigning World Cup and Copa America champions currently top the South American qualifying standings with 22 points from 10 matches.
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