Argentina defender Gonzalo Montiel has been ruled out of the second-round World Cup match against Austria due to hamstring tendon strain. According to journalist Gastón Edul, the right-back will not recover in time for the upcoming fixture.
Montiel's participation in Argentina's third-round match against Jordan on June 28 remains uncertain, with the team considering either limited game time if his condition improves or conservative recovery ahead of the knockout stage.
Argentina won their opening match 3-0 against Algeria, with Lionel Messi scoring a hat-trick in the match.
Montiel's absence weakens Argentina's right-side defense; defensive line odds and match outcome markets for the Austria fixture may adjust accordingly.
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