Argentina's Romero steps up recovery but set to miss Jordan clash

Argentina's Romero steps up recovery but set to miss Jordan clash KANSAS CITY, Kansas, June 26 : Argentina defender Cristian Romero has progressed in his recovery by adding on-field training, the Argentine federation (AFA) said on Friday, after he was forced off with a knee injury in their 2-0 World Cup Group J win over Austria on Monday. • Romero had previously been limited to individual gym work carried out with the team's physiotherapists. • He is likely to miss their final group match against Jordan on Saturday, with veteran Nicolas Otamendi expected to step in. • Romero left the Austria match in the 57th minute. • The 28-year-old had recently recovered from a knee injury sustained in April. • Argentina held their final practice ahead of the Jordan match on Friday in Kansas City, and Romero did not take part in the 15 minutes open to the media. • The squad began with a video session to review Jordan before moving to the gym and then the pitch. • Coach Lionel Scaloni oversaw tactical drills while his assistants led set-piece work focusing on free kicks and corners.