Lionel Messi returns to Argentina's squad for their
friendly in Romania in March, but Erik Lamela has missed out through injury.
Captain Messi has not played for his country since
scoring twice in their FIFA World Cup qualifier against Paraguay in September
following a series of injuries late last year.
The Barcelona star returns to Alejandro Sabella's squad
for the trip to Romania, although Tottenham forward Lamela is ruled out with a
back injury.
Lamela, who has endured a tough start to his career at
White Hart Lane since his switch from Roma last year, misses Argentina's final
friendly before the FIFA World Cup squad is announced.
Domestic-based midfielders Fernando Gago and Ever Banega
are expected to be included as late additions, while Manchester City striker
Sergio Aguero, who is currently sidelined with a hamstring problem, is also
named in the squad.
Defenders Gino Peruzzi and Lisandro Lopez are also
included, although there remains no place for Juventus forward Carlos Tevez.
Tevez has not played for Argentina since Sabella's
appointment, last featuring for his country in the 2011 Copa America.
Squad in full:
Goalkeepers: Mariano Andujar (Catania), Sergio Romero
(Monaco)
Defenders: Jose Basanta (Monterrey), Hugo Campagnaro
(Inter), Federico Fernandez (Napoli), Ezequiel Garay (Benfica), Lisandro Lopez
(Getafe), Nicolas Otamendi (Atletico Mineiro), Gino Peruzzi (Catania), Marcos
Rojo (Sporting Lisbon), Pablo Zabaleta (Manchester City)
Midfielders: Ricardo Alvarez (Inter), Lucas Biglia
(Lazio), Angel Di Maria (Real Madrid), Augusto Fernandez (Celta Vigo), Javier
Mascherano (Barcelona), Jose Sosa (Atletico Madrid)
Forwards: Sergio Aguero (Manchester City), Gonzalo
Higuain (Real Madrid), Ezequiel Lavezzi (Paris Saint-Germain), Lionel Messi
(Barcelona), Rodrigo Palacio (Inter)
Culled from Soccerway
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