Despite Argentina securing two victories during the international break, they faced significant injury concerns, primarily centered around the right-back position. Initially, Nahuel Molina suffered a muscle problem, rendering him unable to participate in the match against Peru. Consequently, Gonzalo Montiel, a Nottingham Forest fullback, was granted the opportunity to start in the game.

Regrettably, Montiel also succumbed to injury and had to leave the pitch during the first half of the match. According to reports from El Intra, Montiel began experiencing discomfort shortly after Argentina scored their first goal and promptly signaled to the bench for a substitution.

This happened just 32 minutes into the game, forcing the national team to make do with an improvised central defender on the right side.

Montiel returned to the bench, and medical tests are pending, with the examinations likely to take place after his return to Nottingham Forest. The prevailing belief is that it’s a muscular issue, although only the medical staff can provide a definitive assessment of the situation.

Nottingham Forest is scheduled to play again on Saturday, facing Luton Town at the City Ground.