Argentina back in training for Croatia clash

Argentina was back in training after a disappointing 1-1 draw against Iceland on Saturday.

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Jorge Sampaoli got his players back for training at the Argentina team base in Russia after it managed to only draw against Iceland in its World Cup opener on Saturday. It faces Croatia next on Thursday (June 21). ▲

Willy Caballero arrives for training ahead of the Croatia match. The Chelsea goalkeeper was involved in a couple of nervy moments in the match against Iceland and was party at fault for Alfred Finnbogason's equaliser just four minutes after Sergio Aguero had fired La Albiceleste in front. ▲

The Argentina players limber up at the start of a training session four days ahead of pretty much a must-win Group D encounter against Croatia. Paulo Dybala (second from left) and Gabriel Mercado (right) were on the bench for Argentina's 1-1 draw against Iceland, while Gonzalo Higuain (second from right) came on as a substitute towards the end of 90'. ▲

Ever Banega, plays a pass during an Argentina training session in preparation for the team's second Group D match against Croatia on Thursday (June 21). ▲