According to Argentine media outlet Tyc, the Argentine national team has not yet confirmed its starting lineup for the World Cup Round of 16 and is deliberately keeping the composition unclear to the outside world. Lionel Scaloni left plenty of suspense during training.

The Argentine team trained in Kansas City on Tuesday this week, with the first 15 minutes open to media. Due to Lionel Scaloni's decision, the starting lineup for the Cape Verde match remained unclear.

After the players first completed gym work, the entire team took the field. The initial session consisted of rondo drills, but the head coach deliberately distributed bibs beforehand. Lionel Scaloni was acutely aware of the media's presence and was extremely cautious with the bib distribution, giving no hints about the starting lineup. He distributed only 13 bibs total: 10 went to players generally considered starters, and the remaining 3 went to players competing for positions.

The coaching staff's main concerns are focused on defense. First, whether to continue using Tagliafico or start Facundo Medina instead. The latter impressed in the tournament's first two matches and has drawn attention. Additionally, if Romero, who was injured against Austria, has not fully recovered, Otamendi will enter the starting lineup.

According to current reports, if Romero and Tagliafico are in good condition during training, both will likely continue as starters since they are key pillars of the lineup.

The suspense in the attack centers on choosing between Julián Álvarez and Lautaro Martínez. The latter just scored a penalty. This question will likely persist through the week. Before the World Cup began, the plan at this stage was to start the Atlético Madrid forward, but his performance off the bench was not impressive. Lautaro Martínez, meanwhile, just scored, and since Lionel Scaloni tends to favor in-form players, he may choose to start Lautaro Martínez this time.

In upcoming training sessions, the Argentine team will finalize the starting lineup for the Cape Verde match. The 13 players to whom Scaloni distributed bibs are Molina, Romero, Otamendi, Lisandro Martínez, Tagliafico, Medina, De Paul, Enzo, Mac Allister, Almada, Messi, Julián Álvarez, and Lautaro Martínez.

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