London — Sergio Romero may be set for his usual spot on the Manchester United bench in Saturday’s FA Cup final against Chelsea but the absence of action does not dampen his conviction he will be Argentina’s first-choice goalkeeper at the World Cup. Romero, who got a rare start in United’s 1-0 home win over Watford on the final day of the Premier League on Sunday when first-choice goalkeeper David de Gea was rested, is certain to be going to his third World Cup finals in Russia in June. However, the 31-year-old could face stiff competition from uncapped River Plate goalkeeper Franco Armani, who was included in coach Jorge Sampaoli’s 35-man provisional squad on Monday after a stellar season that included 11 clean sheets in his last 15 matches. "I have never felt the weight of being inactive," perennial club reserve Romero said. "For me it’s not the same for a goalkeeper to lack matches as it is for an outfield player." Despite criticism over an inability to hold down a regular first-t...
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