Damián Bobadilla
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Jul 11, 2001 (24)
Right
5'11"
168 lb
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Fit for opener
Bobadilla (knee) is hopeful to be involved in Friday's World Cup matchup versus United States after stating "Since we arrived here, I've been training normally with the group. I was on the bench for the friendly against Nicaragua too. I am feeling well; I haven't stopped training at any point, I've been training the whole time, so I feel pretty good.", per reporter John Walter Ferrari.
Analysis: Bobadilla has continued to train with the Paraguayan squad and is reportedly earning a starting spot right away. Such event could cause Kaku Romero to see limited minutes as a backup option, with Bobadilla giving the squad a versatile midfield asset who could move between wide and central zones. He'll look to make an offensive impact after scoring one goal and one assist over six international friendlies since 2025.
Returns to full training
Bobadilla (knee) has made a full recovery and trained normally alongside the rest of the Paraguay squad at the Spartan Soccer Complex in San Jose, completing speed and direction change exercises without any difficulty despite wearing a protective strap below his right knee, according to ABC.
Analysis: Bobadilla had been kept out of the friendly against Nicaragua as a precaution, but his complete reintegration into group training is a significant boost for coach Gustavo Alfaro heading into the World Cup opener against the United States on June 12. The midfielder is expected to be a regular starter in Paraguay's engine room and his return to full training removes any lingering doubt about his availability for the tournament.
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