Germán Pezzella Out of Argentina Team Due to Injury

Defender ruled out of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

The 31-year-old Real Betis player suffered a calf injury in training on Monday and will now miss the tournament in Qatar.

Pezzella has been a key player for Argentina in recent years, making 32 appearances for his country.

He was part of the Argentina squad that won the Copa América in 2021.

Pezzella's injury is a blow to Argentina's hopes of winning the World Cup.

The defender is a key part of Scaloni's team and his absence will be felt.

Argentina are in Group C at the World Cup and will face Saudi Arabia, Mexico and Poland.

They will be hoping to reach the knockout stages and Pezzella's injury will make that task more difficult.

Scaloni will now have to decide who will replace Pezzella in his squad.

There are a number of players who could be in contention, including Lisandro Martínez, Juan Foyth and Nehuén Pérez.

Whoever replaces Pezzella will have big shoes to fill.

Pezzella is a reliable defender who is good on the ball and in the air.

He will be a big miss for Argentina.