Gonzalo Montiel
29-Year-Old
River Plate
Argentina Premier
On bench against Austria
Montiel (hamstring) is on the bench for Monday's clash against Austria.
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Montiel has been included in the squad after resuming training sessions following the hamstring issue, with Nahuel Molina set to start at right-back and the coaching staff managing Montiel's return carefully before handing him a more prominent role in the final group stage game against Jordan. His presence among the substitutes nonetheless offers coach Lionel Scaloni a reliable option to call upon should the situation demand a change during what promises to be a demanding fixture.
Montiel has been included in the squad after resuming training sessions following the hamstring issue, with Nahuel Molina set to start at right-back and the coaching staff managing Montiel's return carefully before handing him a more prominent role in the final group stage game against Jordan. His presence among the substitutes nonetheless offers coach Lionel Scaloni a reliable option to call upon should the situation demand a change during what promises to be a demanding fixture.
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Should be available Monday
Montiel (hamstring) could be an option for Argentina's national team Monday versus Austria, with coach Lionel Scaloni commenting "They are all available to play" prior to the match.
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Out with minor injury
Montiel is out for Monday's match against Austria due to a minor injury in his hamstring, according to TyC Sports.
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Workload managed by staff
Montiel trained separately on Thursday after the coaching staff decided to reduce his workload as a precaution, with the right-back facing the possibility of losing his starting spot to Nahuel Molina for Monday's clash against Austria, according to TYC Sports.
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Decent effort defensively
Montiel had two tackles (two won), two clearances and one interception in Tuesday's 3-0 victory against Algeria.
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Appears versus Iceland
Montiel (muscular) recorded 20 minutes of play off the bench during Tuesday's warm-up game against Iceland prior to the World Cup.
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Expected to leave Sevilla
Montiel is highly likely to leave Sevilla at some point during the January transfer window, according to Spanish outlet ABC.
ANALYSIS
Montiel isn't expected to remain with Sevilla in the final months of the 2024/25 season, as the defender has struggled to see regular minutes and has been limited to just six appearances in the first half of the 2024/25 league campaign. Montiel seems ready to leave Europe and return to South America, as River Plate want him. Monterrey in Liga MX are also keen on him.
Montiel isn't expected to remain with Sevilla in the final months of the 2024/25 season, as the defender has struggled to see regular minutes and has been limited to just six appearances in the first half of the 2024/25 league campaign. Montiel seems ready to leave Europe and return to South America, as River Plate want him. Monterrey in Liga MX are also keen on him.