Alvarez (ankle) has a strong chance of completing his recovery ahead of the World Cup opener versus Algeria, with coach Lionel Scaloni saying "I don't think any of them will have any problems being there.", Telemundo Deportes reports.
Analysis:
Alvarez is aiming to be fit enough to start in the World Cup group stage, and in that case he'll be expected to have an edge over Lautaro Martinez in the race for the center-forward spot. After returning to training and receiving plasma treatment to accelerate his rehabilitation over the last few days, the Atletico Madrid player is now one of his country's main goal-scoring threats ahead of the international tournament. He previously enjoyed a productive club campaign, notching 18 goals and eight assists over 44 matches played considering La Liga and European action.
