Overview
- The AFA confirmed Enzo Fernández is out with a right‑knee bone edema and will continue his recovery at Chelsea.
- Atlético de Madrid’s Julián Álvarez, Nahuel Molina and Giuliano Simeone were excluded for failing to complete yellow‑fever vaccination and travel requirements for entry into Angola.
- Kevin Mac Allister received his first senior call‑up and has joined the Alicante camp as a defensive option.
- Lisandro Martínez has rejoined group training in Spain as he returns from a cruciate ligament injury and is not expected to play in Luanda.
- The squad is training behind closed doors in Alicante and is set to fly on Thursday for Friday’s match in Luanda (Estadio 11 de Novembro, 13:00 Argentina time), with selection also shaped by an understanding not to call domestic‑league players for this window.