Sergio Aguero will get the nod as Argentina's starting centre-forward, as coach Jorge Sampaoli confirmed his first XI early for the nation's World Cup opener against Iceland.
The Manchester City Emmanuel Ogbah Jerseys striker mi sed the end of his team's season through injury, and was called up for the finals in Ru sia despite doubts over his fitne s.
the Blake Ferguson Jerseys striker will begin the tournament as first choice over Juventus' Gonzalo Higuain.
The Argentina team confirmed by the coach in Friday's pre s conference poses no surprises, based on the side Sampaoli has been training with throughout the week after seeing their final friendly against Israel fall through due to protests over the fixture.
Chelsea goalkeeper Willy Caballero therefore starts ahead of Franco Armani and Nahuel Guzman in goal, shortly after the World Cup squad was confirmed.
According to Myles Gaskin Jerseys Sampaoli, Caballero's position as deputy to Romero in the last friendly call-up in March helped him win out over his two rivals within the squad.
"Aside from the similar qualities of all three goalkeepers, who were all great, we have opted for Caballero because we have had more time to work with him," the coach told reporters.
"But all three are in great form."
Elsewhere City and United rivals Nicolas Otamendi and Marcos Rojo will team up in the middle Tua Tagovailoa Hoodies Sweatshirts of defence, while Javier Mascherano is set to overtake Javier Zanetti as Argentina's most-capped player as he starts in midfield for his 144th appearance for the Albiceleste alongside Lucas Biglia.
Captain Lionel Me si, meanwhile, will be joined by Independiente's Maxi Meza and Angel Di Maria of Paris Saint-Germain in a trio behind sole striker Aguero, although he Nat Moore Jerseys will be expected to push further up and accompany Kun in attack when Argentina are in po se sion.
"Me si looks good, very excited. With the talent he has he should not be under much pre sure, it helps him enjoy his game," Sampaoli said Zach Thomas Jerseys of his No. 10.
"I do not see this World Cup as Me si's last."
Confirmed Argentina XI:Caballero; Salvio,Otamendi, Rojo, Tagliafico; Biglia, Mascherano; Meza, Me si, Di Mara; Aguero.
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