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

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.