Lionel Messi and Argentina will conclude its 2024 international calendar with one last break, in which it will face Paraguay and Peru in the Qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. However, despite being called up by Lionel Scaloni, Juventus winger Nicolas Gonzalez He will not travel with the team, according to a Tyc Sports journalist Gaston Edul.

According to Edul, González will now stay in Italy to recover from his muscle injury. The winger has not played for any club or country since limping off injured during Juventus’ 3-2 victory over RB Leipzig in the Champions League at the beginning of October.

While his call-up to the national team appeared to be a positive update on his recovery, it appears González will remain out of action for longer. has been lost seven games in Serie A and champions league.

With ArgentinaGonzález’s last game was during his team’s 2-1 defeat against Colombiaplaying the full 90 minutes and scoring the only visitor goal. Due to his muscle injury he missed the games against Venezuela and bolivia.

Nicolás González of Argentina celebrates after scoring the team’s first goal during the 2026 FIFA World Cup South American qualification match between Colombia and Argentina (Andres Rot/Getty Images)

However, González is not the only big name missing the matches in Paraguay and Peru. The star of Rome Paulo Dybala He is not part of the squad for the next matches, after being called up for the last time in the September matches.

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Cuti Romero and Giovani Lo Celso are in the call

On the other hand, Christian Romero and Giovani Lo Celso They are also part of the squad, despite their recent injuries. Romero had to leave the field 15 minutes into the second half. Tottenham’s match against Aston Villa on Sunday, but will reportedly be available to play.

Edul said that the defender suffered a “right toe ligament injury” and that he “He will rest for a week or ten days.Meanwhile, Lo Celso, who has been out in recent weeks due to a hamstring injury, will return to the national team after completing his recovery.

Argentina matches: When does the Albiceleste play?

Argentina will play first against Paraguay as visitors at the Defensores del Chaco Stadium on Thursday, November 14. Then the world champions will welcome Peru in La Bombonera Tuesday, November 19 in his last game of the year.