Argentina team announced without Higuain-Joakin

Friendly match against Russia and Nigeria

Argentina has announced a 26-member squad ahead of a friendly match against Russia and Nigeria. Juventus star Gonzalo Higuain and Sevier midfielder Joakin Corere were dropped.

And the team has been named by Roma Winger Diego Perorti and Boca Juniors forwards Christian Pavan. Argentina will play against hosts Russia on November 11, 2018. Three days later, they will play against African giant Nigeria.

Meanwhile, Diego Perevotti did not play for the country due to injury in June 2011. Argentine coach Jorge Sampauli has relied on Roma Winger to return to fitness.

Argentina squad
Goalkeeper: Sergio Romero, Nahuel Gazman, Agustin Marchencin

Defender: Javier Mascherano, Nicholas Ottamendi, Federico Fazio, Graveil Marcado, German Pezzala, Emilio Inusa.

Midfielders: Ever Banyega, Lucas Beaglia, Eduardo Salvo, Marcos Aacuna, Matias Cranvitara, Leonardo Pardes, Emilio Ragni, Alejandro Gomes, Diego Perverti.

Forward: Lionel Messi, Sergio Aguero, Mauro Icardi, Angelo de Maria, Paulo DiBala, Dario Benedetto, Christian Pavan

BD daily / 04 November 017 / Arafat