Facundo Buonanotte was called up to Argentina’s senior national team for their World Cup qualifiers against Venezuela and Bolivia, but they could now be in doubt.
Buonanotte marked news of his call-up by scoring the only goal of the game in a 1-0 victory against Bournemouth last weekend, as Steve Cooper’s side finally got off the mark.
After the game, the 19-year-old travelled to Miami in the USA to link up with the Argentina squad ahead of their two games.
But severe weather warnings have been put in place following the news that Hurrican Milton is expected to hit imminently, casting doubt about being able to travel to for their qualifier.
Here is everything we know so far and how this will affect Buonanotte and his teammates.
What do we know about Hurricane Milton?
So far we know that Hurricane Milton is being classed as a category-five storm, the strongest type of tropical cyclone that has already reached winds of up to 180mph.
Hundreds of flights to and from Florida have already been cancelled, with the hurricane expected to hit the land by the evening of Wednesday 10 October.
Cathie Perkins, emergency management director in Pinellas County, has urged locals living in the Tampa Bay area to get out and evacuate while they can.
How has the Argentina squad been affected by Hurricane Milton?
Argentina are currently training in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. While this isn’t expected to be directly affected, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency in more than 50 counties, with severe flooding expected.
Lionel Scaloni revealed that Argentina had already had to alter their travel plans in light of the weather and there are concerns about whether or not they will travel as they are set to head to Venezuela on the day the hurricane hits.
He said: “We’re alert, while we’re training, we’re involved in training, and then logically the news isn’t comforting, and we hope that it’s all temporary and that we don’t really have to worry about it.”
“The match is important, but security is much more important. So, when you talk about winds, hurricanes, whether it happens near or far away, whether they close the airport and whatnot.
“Whether you want to or not, you worry, and in that sense, we are worried and waiting to see if it is true that we can leave tomorrow. They say that we will be able to leave in the afternoon.”