Gonzalo Montiel
RB
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Jan 1, 1997 (29)
Right
5'9"
150 lb
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Out with minor injury
Montiel is out for Monday's match against Austria due to a minor injury in his hamstring, according to TyC Sports.
Analysis: Montiel will not be an option for Argentina in their second group stage match, as the defender will be rested after a hamstring injury. Luckily for the team, it appears to be minor and a more cautious move for the team after three points in their opener, not wanting to risk his health. He will look to return in the group stage finale, with Nahuel Molina likely to take his place in the starting XI.
Workload managed by staff
Montiel trained separately on Thursday after the coaching staff decided to reduce his workload as a precaution, with the right-back facing the possibility of losing his starting spot to Nahuel Molina for Monday's clash against Austria, according to TYC Sports.
Analysis: Montiel started Argentina's opener against Algeria but has been dealing with a minor muscular discomfort that prevented him from training normally on Thursday, though he is expected to rejoin the rest of the group as soon as Friday. Coach Lionel Scaloni could make up to three changes to his starting lineup for the Austria match, and Nahuel Molina could step in Montiel's spot against Austria.
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