25 days before the start of the 2026 World Cup, the Paraguayan national team is dealing with a worrying scenario due to injuries affecting several callable athletes. The most recent case is that of defender Omar Alderete, who left the field at 22 minutes into the match between Sunderland and Everton in the Premier League after feeling a muscle injury in the abdominal region.
In addition to Alderete, other important players are in the medical department. Forward Ramón Sosa suffered an ankle sprain during Palmeiras' match against Cruzeiro. Defender Fabián Balbuena will be out for two weeks due to a muscle injury. Adam Bareiro, with a problem in the adductor complex and rectus abdominis, is practically considered out of the World Cup. Midfielder Miguel Almirón continues to recover from knee inflammation.
The list also includes Gustavo Caballero (groin injury), Alan Benítez (muscle problems that have kept him out since the friendly against Greece), and Blas Riveros, who, according to his coach, is not expected to return even for the final stretch of the local championship.
On the other hand, there are positive signs: Diego Gómez has returned to playing minutes with Brighton after overcoming a knee knock, and Mathías Villasanti may reappear in Grêmio's upcoming games after a long period of inactivity. The Albirroja coaching staff is closely monitoring each case, while fans await the final World Cup roster.