Africa-Press – Eritrea. Argentina will be without several key players for their friendly against Angola this Friday in Luanda. The Albiceleste suffered a major blow with the withdrawal of Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernández, who is dealing with bone edema in his right knee.
The club confirmed that the 23-year-old will remain in London to rest and undergo treatment, with the goal of returning to full fitness as soon as possible. His absence deprives Lionel Scaloni of one of his most consistent performers in midfield.
Adding to Argentina’s problems, Atlético de Madrid trio Nahuel Molina, Julián Álvarez, and Giuliano Simeone will also miss the trip. The three players were unable to complete the required health formalities related to the yellow fever vaccination in time, an essential condition for entering Angolan territory. This administrative issue, though unusual, has caused frustration within the Argentine delegation, already facing limited options in defense and attack.
For Lionel Scaloni, these setbacks are far from ideal as Argentina look to fine-tune their tactics ahead of upcoming competitions. The friendly in Luanda was meant to serve as a valuable test against a physical and energetic Angolan side. Instead, the world champions will have to rely on squad depth and younger talents to maintain their momentum. The absence of four regulars could offer opportunities to fringe players eager to make their mark on the international stage.
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