Conflict rages in the Argentina camp… and a decisive decision by Scaloni

Confusion continues in the Argentina camp over the identity of the main striker amid intense competition between Lautaro Martinez and Julián Alvarez in one of the most prominent dilemmas facing manager Lionel Scaloni at the 2026 World Cup.

Inter Milan star Lautaro Alvarez started the opener against Algeria due to injury, while the Atletico Madrid forward came on as a 55th-minute substitute. Although Argentina won 3-0 with Lionel Messi scoringThe pair failed to make a clear mark, leaving the door open for debate over the forward’s position.

Argentinian journalist Gaston Idol revealed, according to “come on“The Spanish newspaper wrote that the upcoming confrontation with Austria will answer an important question: who will lead the Argentine attack from the beginning?”

He explained that all indicators suggest that Alvarez will be in the starting line-up, after he played 35 minutes in the last match and appeared in good physical condition.

Idol added that Scalloni usually doesn’t tend to field the same starting line-up for two consecutive matches, making the match in Austria an ideal opportunity to give Alvarez more minutes and assess his level ahead of the deciding rounds.

The coach’s doubts are not limited to the attacking position, but extend to the right-back between Montiel and Molina and the left-back between Medina and Tagliafico, who has not fully recovered from injury, apart from being able to make adjustments in midfield.

Tonight, at 23:00 Spanish time, the Argentina national team will take part in a training session in which the technical staff will determine the readiness of the players and decide on options before the confrontation with Austria.