Nicolás Tagliafico
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Available off bench
Tagliafico (calf) is on the bench for Monday's clash against Austria.
Analysis: Tagliafico has been included in the squad after completing training sessions following the calf injury that had kept him sidelined since the start of the World Cup, with coach Lionel Scaloni confirming all players are available while also stressing the need to take his comeback slowly to make sure he is okay. Facundo Medina will retain the starting spot at left-back, with Tagliafico's gradual reintegration expected to see him pick up minutes off the bench as the coaching staff manage his return carefully through the remainder of the group stage. His value upon returning to fuller involvement is expected to come primarily from his defensive contributions as he builds his way back to the fitness required to reclaim a starting role.
Set to return
Tagliafico (calf) may see action in Monday's clash with Austria as implied by Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni saying that "They are all available to play". However, his comeback is likely to be a gradual one, with the coach also stating "With Tagliafico, we're taking it slowly to make sure he's okay", per Gaston Edul of TyC Sports.
Analysis: Tagliafico has been sidelined since the start of the World Cup due to an injury he sustained prior to the tournament, but he has completed training sessions and should soon get some minutes on the field. His value could come mostly from defensive stats until he's fit enough to start and push for clean sheets. On the other hand, Facundo Medina will likely feature in the immediate contest versus Austria and should be the top candidate to lose playing time once Tagliafico is back on the pitch.
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