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Jose Maria Gimenez - Doesn't train Friday Gimenez didn't train Friday due to ankle pain, and his presence in Sunday's game against Cape Verde is uncertain, according to Joaquin Pisa of El Observador.

Impact Gimenez didn't play in the opener against Saudi Arabia, and based on this latest setback, it wouldn't be surprising if he's on the bench again. The idea would be to have the Atletico Madrid defender as fit as possible for the clash against Spain on Friday, June 26. If Gimenez doesn't play against Cape Verde, Sebastian Caceres and Mathias Olivera would operate as the center-back pairing once again.

10 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Thiago Almada - Limited impact in win Tuesday Almada recorded one shot (zero on goal) in Tuesday's 3-0 win over Algeria.

Impact Almada was a creative presence on the left wing, but the Atletico Madrid playmaker didn't do much outside of taking a shot from long range that went wide in the first half. It's unclear whether Almada will remain in the XI in the next game against Austria on Monday, June 22, as Nicolas Gonzalez looked much better off the bench and was credited with an assist. Even if he stays in the XI, Almada is not a focal point on offense for Argentina and should have secondary upside only.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Nico Gonzalez - Assists off bench in win Gonzalez assisted once to go with one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Tuesday's 3-0 victory against Algeria.

Impact Gonzalez came off the bench and set up Lionel Messi's final goal. The Atletico Madrid winger looks to be a solid depth option for Argentina and offers tactical value since he can play multiple positions, but without a clear role in the XI, his fantasy appeal won't be very high. He's expected to compete with Thiago Almada for the spot on the left side of the attack.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Barcelona issued new Julian Alvarez transfer warning as Atletico Madrid president refuses to budge on €500m price tag

Barcelona's pursuit of Julian Alvarez has hit a significant roadblock after Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo issued a stern warning...

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Alexander Sorloth - Struggles in World Cup debut Sorloth recorded two shots (zero on goal) and one chance created in Tuesday's 4-1 victory against Iraq.

Impact Sorloth operated mostly on the right as expected, a role that allowed Erling Haaland to play centrally, but the forward had a difficult game, fouling constantly and losing his individual battles with Iraq's left back Merchas Doski. He rarely found himself in dangerous positions, a surprising struggle given this was meant to be the easiest fixture in the group, and finished with just two shots to show for his night.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Bernardo Silva completes free transfer to Real Madrid as Man City icon links up with Jose Mourinho

Real Madrid have secured one of the biggest coups of the summer by officially confirming the arrival of Bernardo Silva on a free transfer fr...

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Bernardo Silva completes free transfer to Real Madrid as Man City icon links up with Jose Mourinho

Nico Gonzalez - Assists off bench in WC opener Gonzalez (strain) delivered one assist from his lone scoring chance created as a substitute in Tuesday's 3-0 win over Algeria.

Impact Gonzalez regained fitness in time to appear in the initial World Cup clash, replacing Thiago Almada in the 55th minute. Shortly after that, the 28-year-old set up Lionel Messi's third goal through a low pass, opening his assisting count in the big event. Gonzalez should now be a serious contender for the starting spot on the left flank, where he's a dangerous distributor and may also rack up occasional shots as part of a dominant side.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Marcos Llorente - Creates three chances Saturday Llorente recorded two crosses (one accurate) and three chances created in Monday's 0-0 draw against Cape Verde.

Impact Llorente started at right back for Spain's opening match of the World Cup, playing an advanced role considering his side was on the attack for the majority of the match. He created three chances and recorded two crosses on the attack, though he played a bit further back than his left-sided counterpart Marc Cucurella. He also easily kept a clean sheet, recording two tackles and two clearances in his limited time defending Cape Verde's attack. Llorente's versatility should keep him on the pitch for most -- if not all -- minutes during this World Cup, and his ability to play on all three levels is a massive asset for Spain.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jose Maria Gimenez - Return to bench Gimenez (ankle) is on the bench for Monday's match against Saudi Arabia.

Impact Gimenez is back in the team sheet Monday as expected, although he is not yet fit enough to start, instead serving from the bench. The expectation will be to see him enter the field as the match goes on, giving him some time to test his legs. He will then eye a return to a starting role in the coming games, coming in for Sebastian Caceres or Mathias Olivera.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Julian Alvarez - Deemed fit for Algeria Alvarez has been cleared of any injury for Tuesday's match against Algeria, according to manager Lionel Scaloni. Julian had an ankle issue, but his recovery has paid off; he is av...

Impact Alvarez is going to return to play Tuesday as Argentina takes the field for the World Cup opener, cleared of any injury worries in his ankle. This will give the team yet another one of their best attackers, adding to an already frightful group. However, the main question is a question Argentina seemingly has to answer every World Cup, as it is unknown who will start at forward, with the battle between Lautaro Martinez and Alvarez.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jose Maria Gimenez - Recovered from injury Gimenez (ankle) has rejoined full training after overcoming his injury, about which coach Marcelo Bielsa stated "Gimenez had an ankle problem and joined training a week later becau...

Impact Gimenez is still expected to be on the bench for Uruguay's initial World Cup match against Saudi Arabia, but he'll have a significant chance to regain his starting spot in the subsequent meeting with Cape Verde. Meanwhile, Sebastian Caceres could get an opportunity alongside Mathias Olivera at center-back. The Atletico Madrid player has been sidelined for most of the last two months, though he was averaging 4.0 clearances and 1.6 tackles per game in La Liga play when available. He's expected to play a major role for Uruguay once he's fit enough to play full games.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Nico Gonzalez - Will be available for WC opener Gonzalez (strain) will be available for the World Cup opener against Algeria on Tuesday, according to TyC Sports.

Impact Gonzalez, who has been tested at left-back at times during the pre-tournament friendlies, was a doubt for the WC debut but has been training in full in recent days. It remains to be seen whether he'll start, and which role he'll fill, but at the very least, he'll be an option off the bench for manager Lionel Scaloni. Gonzalez scored five goals in 24 league appearances with Atletico Madrid in the 2025/26 campaign.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jose Maria Gimenez - Could be on bench Monday Gimenez (ankle) is likely to be eligible as a substitute option if required Monday against Saudi Arabia following his participation in training sessions, Fabian Bertolini of El Esp...

Impact Gimenez was expected to miss his country's World Cup opener and might still not play even if he's on the bench, with the coaching staff likely avoiding any risk ahead of the latter stages of the competition. In any case, the defender could give the team a huge boost whenever he's back on the pitch, especially with Ronald Araujo (calf) also struggling to overcome a fitness issue. Sebastian Caceres (concussion) and Santi Bueno are expected to form a natural center-back pairing in the absence of Gimenez and Araujo, while the inclusion of Juan Sanabria at left-back and deployment of Mathias Olivera in the center could be another possibility.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Nahuel Molina - Training Saturday Molina (hamstring) is back in full training Saturday, Gaston Edul reports.

Impact Reports earlier in the week indicated Molina will be fit and available for the World Cup opener against Algeria and all signs point towards that remaining the case. The defender should be back fully available, but there's no guarantee he's rushed back in a match that Argentina would expect to control throughout.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Nico Gonzalez - Back in training Gonzalez (strain) is back in full training ahead of the World Cup opener against Algeria, Gaston Edul reports.

Impact The midfielder was a doubt for the opener, but it appears he's recovering well, as he and a large part of the injured Argentinian team were back in training Saturday. It's a great sign for the team to recover so many strong options, and should give Argentina a nearly full squad to choose from to open the group stage.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jose Maria Gimenez - Won't play in WC opener Gimenez (ankle) won't be available for Monday's World Cup opener against Saudi Arabia, according to Soledad Cejas of DSports.

Impact Uruguay manager Marcelo Bielsa has made a decision regarding Gimenez, and the center-back won't be risked to avoid further complications in his recovery from injury. This means Santi Bueno is pretty much a lock to start at center-back. Gimenez will aim to return in the team's second group-stage match against Cape Verde on Sunday, June 21.

JUNE 12 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Maria Gimenez - Not expected to play in opener Gimenez (ankle) is not expected to be risked in Uruguay's World Cup opener against Saudi Arabia on Monday, according to TyC Sports.

Impact Gimenez was seen training on the side Thursday alongside some of the other injured players, such as Giorgian De Arrascaeta (calf) and Ronald Araujo (calf). Santi Bueno, Santiago Caceres (concussion) and Matias Oliveira are options to start at center-back if both Gimenez and Araujo are sidelined.

JUNE 11 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Maria Gimenez - Training away from group Gimenez (ankle) is not training with the group and is a major doubt for the World Cup opener against Saudi Arabia on Monday, according to Oscar Garcia of MARCA.

Impact Gimenez might be close to full fitness, but the fact that he trained away from the group just a few days before the World Cup opener is certainly a concern. Ronald Araujo (calf) is not expected to be available in the first two games, and Joaquin Piquerez (ankle) is also training on the sidelines, so it seems Uruguay will be very weakened on the defensive end for the opener. Santi Bueno is likely to move into the starting lineup with these absences.

JUNE 11 • ROTOWIRE

Nico Gonzalez - Availability uncertain for opener Gonzalez (strain) trained separately Wednesday and is undergoing medical tests after experiencing discomfort following Tuesday's friendly against Iceland, leaving his availability...

Impact Gonzalez came off the bench for 32 minutes against Iceland in what was expected to be a step forward in his recovery from a previous muscular issue, but the Atletico Madrid winger has since reported discomfort and was unable to participate in Wednesday's training session. The coaching staff are awaiting the results of further examinations to rule out any significant setback, although the decision to train separately suggests Argentina are taking a cautious approach ahead of the tournament opener. If Gonzalez is unavailable against Algeria, coach Lionel Scaloni would likely continue to rely on options such as Thiago Almada, Giuliano Simeone or Valentin Barco depending on the role he had in mind for the versatile attacker. His status will be worth monitoring closely over the coming days given his ability to contribute both on the wing and as an emergency option at left-back.

JUNE 11 • ROTOWIRE

Julian Alvarez - Trains in full Wednesday Alvarez trained in full Wednesday as he is managing a minor ankle problem that is expected to clear up ahead of Argentina's World Cup opener against Algeria on June 16, with coach...

Impact Alvarez ended a productive club campaign with 18 goals and eight assists across 44 appearances for Atletico Madrid and is expected to lead Argentina's attack throughout the tournament. Manager Scaloni will continue to monitor his condition over the coming days but the positive update suggests the striker will be fully available when the defending world champions begin their campaign.

JUNE 11 • ROTOWIRE

Alexander Sorloth - Set starter for Norway Sorloth is set to start in the attack for Norway at the 2026 World Cup.

Impact Sorloth is heading to America for the World Cup as he joins Norway, set to start for the dark horse contenders. He will not start in his natural center-forward spot due to teammate Erling Haaland, instead likely to be used on the right or as a secondary forward, helping out in more hold-up play. That said, his effectiveness could take a bit of a hit, but with all the attention on Haaland, Sorloth could see some open opportunities if Norway can play around that issue. He earned a solid 19 goals and one assist in 49 appearances (25 starts) between UCL and league play, showing he does have some quality around the net if given his chances.

JUNE 10 • ROTOWIRE

Real Madrid Confirm Club-Record €150m Bid For Julian Alvarez Was Rejected

Real Madrid confirmed that their club-record €150 million (£129m/$173m) offer for Julian Alvarez has been rejected by rivals Atletico Madrid...

JUNE 10 • FOX SPORTS

Real Madrid Confirm Club-Record €150m Bid For Julian Alvarez Was Rejected

Atletico Madrid Mocks Real Madrid's Bid For Striker Julian Alvarez

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JUNE 10 • FOX SPORTS

Atletico Madrid Mocks Real Madrid's Bid For Striker Julian Alvarez

Julián Alvarez's Agent Responds To Real Madrid, Barcelona Transfer Speculation

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JUNE 9 • FOX SPORTS

Julián Alvarez's Agent Responds To Real Madrid, Barcelona Transfer Speculation

Nico Gonzalez - Makes short appearance Tuesday Gonzalez (strain) participated in Tuesday's friendly against Iceland, coming in as a substitute for the final 32 minutes of the second half.

Impact Gonzalez was originally expected to start but only got limited minutes in his return from a muscular issue. He's now a viable alternative to wingers Thiago Almada and Giuliano Simeone, but coach Lionel Scaloni has also tried him as a left-back in some training sessions, with the latter possibility leading to a greater involvement in defensive actions. Regardless of his role on the pitch, Gonzalez should rack up minutes in most matches while looking to generate quality chances.

JUNE 9 • ROTOWIRE

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