Alvarez "is fine, he has a minor ankle problem that is going away" ahead of the World Cup kickoff, according to Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni.
Analysis:
Alvarez has made progress in his recovery, looking to overcome his discomfort and potentially appear either in the final friendly game versus Iceland or in the initial World Cup meeting with Algeria. The star forward is currently expected to be favored over Lautaro Martinez in the contention to lead the front line, although both strikers could share time on the pitch. Alvarez is coming off a productive campaign in which he generated 18 goals and eight assists over 44 matches played across domestic and European play.
