Nahuel Molina
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Expected available for WC opener
Molina (hamstring) will be an option for Argentina's World Cup opener against Algeria on June 16 after recovering from the injury that had kept him out of Atletico Madrid's final three matches of the season, as manager Lionel Scaloni said "Montiel, Molina and Nico Paz are available".
Analysis: Molina's recovery removes a potentially significant defensive concern for coach Lionel Scaloni heading into the tournament, with the right-back one of the first names in the starting lineup when fit. His combination of defensive solidity and attacking output from the right-back position makes him one of the more important players in Argentina's setup, and his availability gives the defending world champions their preferred option on that side of the defense heading into the opener.
Expected back by end of week
Molina (hamstring) has entered the fourth week of his rehabilitation and could be in contention for Argentina's second friendly against Iceland or in the World Cup opener versus Algeria, Martin Arevalo of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Molina's status will continue to be monitored by his national team as he targets a return to action in the World Cup. The defender, who was sidelined in the final three matches of the season with Atletico Madrid, is a solid candidate to start on the right side of his country's back four, offering both defensive and attacking value. Otherwise, Gonzalo Montiel could serve as a potential replacement option.
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