Overview
- The coach called both left-footed attackers important with similar roles and said they can coexist in the future.
- He reiterated they currently do not have places in the starting XI and that he is still testing options.
- Paz started against Venezuela and came on versus Puerto Rico, totaling 123 minutes in the October window, and is in strong form at Como.
- Mastantuono sustained a minor muscle issue in camp, left the squad, and returned to Real Madrid to recover, missing the friendlies.
- Real Madrid retain a buy-back on Paz through 2027, with some reports suggesting the clause could be used as early as 2026.