Nicolás Otamendi is currently out for the rest of the season after sustaining a knee ligament injury in his first match back from suspension. The 24-year-old Argentine international has been nursing his injury and was not ready to return until early October, but he missed the entire second half of the Copa Libertadores against Chile due to the injury.

Otamendi's absence has meant that Argentina have struggled to find a substitute, with the likes of Diego Maradona, Lionel Messi, and Luis Suárez all finding it difficult to fill the void left by Otamendi's departure. However, despite this setback, Otamendi remains optimistic about his chances of returning to form and contributing to Argentina's success in the tournament.

Despite his injury,Football Venue Network Otamendi has been performing well for his club side, scoring three goals in seven appearances during his time at Racing Club. His experience and leadership qualities have also been valuable, and he will be keen to continue making an impact for his team-mates.

Overall, while Otamendi's injury has put a strain on his career, he remains hopeful of regaining his fitness and returning to action soon. As for the future of the Argentine international, it remains to be seen whether he will be able to recover fully before the start of the Copa America next year.

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