FIFA World Cup 2018: Argentina rule Romero out and call in Guzman

Buenos Aires, May 23: Argentina have announced goalkeeper Sergio Romero will not be able to play in the FIFA World Cup due to a knee injury and will be replaced by Nahuel Guzman.

Romero was expected to be Argentina's number one goalkeeper for the World Cup, but will be unable to take the gloves in Russia following his latest injury setback.

The goalkeeper was expected to start in goal for Manchester United in the FA Cup, but manager Jose Mourinho selected David de Gea due to Romero's lack of fitness.

And the 31-year-old, who started the World Cup final as Germany edged a 1-0 win over Argentina in 2014, will now miss the chance to represent his country in Russia.

[DESAFECTADO] Sergio Romero sufrió hoy un cuadro de bloqueo articular en su rodilla derecha que lo dejará fuera de la convocatoria.
— Selección Argentina (@Argentina) May 22, 2018

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As well as Guzman, the other two goalkeepers in the squad are Willy Caballero of Chelsea and River Plate's Franco Armani.

Argentina, who confirmed Romero requires surgery on his right knee, announced a replacement for the goalkeeper just hours later with Tigres UANL goalkeeper Guzman who has won six caps until now for his country.