What's happening with the right-back position?

The Argentina national team is still without a secure owner for the right-back position, a problem that has been dragging on for years. Nahuel Molina and Gonzalo Montiel have not convinced and doubts about who will play against Egypt have grown.

A historical problem

The right defensive side has had its weaknesses over the years. In the sixties, Roberto Ferreiro achieved an acceptable coverage, but then came Luis Gregorio Gallo, who could not stop Oswaldo Ramírez.

Experiments and solutions

Enrique Wolff efficiently covered that area in 1974, but for the 1978 World Cup, Jorge Olguín took the position. Javier Zanetti made the position his own in the nineties, but Nicolás Otamendi, Pablo Zabaleta, and Eduardo Salvio also had their chances.

Recent results

The Argentina national team comes from a streak of 3 consecutive victories, with a last result of Angola 0-2 Argentina (2025-11-14). The results table is as follows: | Date | Result | | --- | --- | | 2025-11-14 | Angola 0-2 Argentina |

What's next?

The Argentina national team is looking to recover its form and find a solution for the right-back position. With an upcoming match against Egypt, the pressure is high. Who will be the starter? Only time will tell.