The preparation of the Argentina Under 23 Team started with setbacks, since the midfielders Ezequiel “Equi” Fernández and Juan Nardoni were sidelined due to injuries and will miss the next friendlies against Paraguay.
The Boca midfielder suffered a strain in the thigh of his left leg, while the Racing midfielder has problems with his left knee.
Both players are considered important pieces for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games for coach Javier Mascherano, who in the last three days has not stopped receiving bad news. On Sunday Manchester United denied Alejandro Garnacho the possibility of being in the Paris Olympic event and the next day Chelsea made the same decision with Enzo Fernández.
On the other hand, on his second day of training, Mascherano received the bad news of the absences of Fernández and Nardoni, which, although they represent a significant blow for the team, both players will have the chance to recover to be in the squad. Olympic Games.
Fernandez He suffered a strong tackle in the match against Platense, which forced him to leave the field. The medical studies carried out confirmed a tear that will keep him off the field for approximately 21 days.
The young midfielder has already begun his rehabilitation at the Boca facilities.
On the other hand, Nardoni He also underwent medical tests due to discomfort in his left knee.
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Although an official medical report has not yet been released, it was confirmed that the Racing midfielder will not be able to participate in the friendlies and was released from commitments with the Under 23s.
On Monday, the Sub 23 Selection iHe began his preparation with a view to the friendlies against Paraguay, with a group made up mostly of local players.
Among those summoned are Marco Di Césare, Bruno Amione, Santiago Castro, Giuliano Simeone, Thiago Almada, Alan Varela, Kevin Lomónaco, Claudio Echeverri, Cristian Medina, Santiago Hezze, Pablo Solari, Kevin Zenón, Lucas Esquivel, Fabricio Iacovich and Leandro Brey .
According to Argentine Football Association (AFA), Training will continue today in the afternoon, seeking to refine details and evaluate the performance of the team.
Source: Ambito
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