Sampaoli names 23-man provisional squad

 

 

• Brazil 2014 runners-up announce provisional squad for Russia
• Sergio Aguero included despite recent knee problems
• Final 23-man squad lists will be published by FIFA on 4 June

Argentine mentor Jorge Sampaoli declared his temporary rundown of 23 players for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ on Monday.

The squad is featured by Barcelona genius Lionel Messi, while Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero is additionally included in spite of late damage issues.

The unexpected consideration is 31-year-old fullback Cristian Ansaldi, who has not played for the national group since the finish of 2014.

"We have to confront the World Cup without fear," Sampaoli said.

"In this rundown, there are players with a considerable measure of expertise. The ones that comprehend our amusement better will be nearer to being starters."

The 2014 sprinters up will open their Russia 2018 crusade against debutants Iceland on 16 June, before adding, Group D matches against Croatia and Nigeria.

Argentina squad
Goalkeepers: Sergio Romero (Manchester United/England), Wilfredo Caballero (Chelsea/England), Franco Armani (River Plate).

Defenders: Cristian Ansaldi (Torino/Italy), Gabriel Mercado (Sevilla/Spain), Nicolas Otamendi (Manchester City/England), Federico Fazio (Roma/Italy), Marcos Rojo (Manchester United/England), Marcos Acuna (Sporting Lisbon/Portugal), Nicolas Tagliafico (Ajax/Netherlands).

Midfielders: Javier Mascherano (Hebei China Fortune/China PR), Cristian Pavon (Boca Juniors), Maximiliano Meza (Independiente), Angel Di Maria (Paris Saint-Germain/France), Giovani Lo Celso (Paris Saint-Germain/France), Manuel Lanzini (West Ham/England), Ever Banega (Sevilla/Spain), Lucas Biglia (AC Milan/Italy), Eduardo Salvio (Benfica/Portugal).

Forwards: Paulo Dybala (Juventus/Italy), Gonzalo Higuain (Juventus/Italy), Lionel Messi (Barcelona/Spain), Sergio Aguero (Manchester City/England).\

See Also France Team