Gonzalo Higuain, Sergio Aguero Called up For Argentina's World Cup Qualifiers
Juventus striker Gonzalo Higuain had been overlooked by Argentina coach Edgardo Bauza for a 1-0 win over Uruguay and 2-2 draw to Venezuela while Manchester City's Sergio Aguero suffered a calf injury
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Gonzalo Hiquin, Sergio Aguero have been called for Argentina
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Argentina reached the final of the 2014 World Cup
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Lionel Messi too has been called up
Forwards Gonzalo Higuain and Sergio Aguero have been called up for Argentina's two World Cup qualifiers in October, alongside Barcelona star Lionel Messi, coach Edgardo Bauza has announced.
Juventus striker Higuain had been overlooked by Bauza for a 1-0 win over Uruguay and 2-2 draw to Venezuela this month, while Manchester City's Aguero pulled out before the first match with a calf injury.
Messi, who did a u-turn on his decision to retire this summer, has been called up for the games against Peru and Paraguay on October 6 and 11, along with Paris Saint-Germain's Angel Di Maria.
Two-time world champions Argentina, runners-up to Germany in Brazil 2014, are third in their tough qualifying group with 15 points and need to win both matches to avoid a setback.
Squad:
Goalkeepers: Sergio Romero (Manchester United/ENG), Mariano Andujar (Estudiantes), Nahuel Guzman (Tigres/MEX)
Defenders: Facundo Roncaglia (Celta Vigo/ESP), Mateo Musacchio (Villarreal/ESP), Ramiro Funes Mori (Everton/ENG), Marcos Rojo (Manchester United/ENG), Martin Demichelis (Espanyol/ESP), Pablo Zabaleta (Manchester City/ENG), Gabriel Mercado (Sevilla/ESP), Nicolas Otamendi (Manchester City/ENG)
Midfielders: Matias Kranevitter (Atletico Madrid/ESP), Javier Mascherano (FC Barcelona/ESP), Lucas Biglia (Lazio/ITA), Augusto Fernandez (Atletico Madrid/ESP), Ever Banega (Inter Milan/ITA), Erik Lamela (Tottenham/ENG), Nicolas Gaitan (Atletico Madrid/ENG), Angel Di Maria (PSG/FRA).
Strikers: Lionel Messi (FC Barcelona/ESP), Angel Correa (Atletico Madrid/ESP), Lucas Pratto (Atletico Mineiro/BRA), Sergio Aguero (Manchester City/ENG), Paulo Dybala (Juventus/ITA), Gonzalo Higuain (Juventus/ITA)