Argentina defenders get last chance for World Cup places


  • Football
  • Wednesday, 19 Feb 2014

Argentina's coach Alejandro Sabella leads his team against Peru during their 2014 World Cup qualifying soccer match in Buenos Aires October 11, 2013. REUTERS/Marcos Brindicci

BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - Argentina coach Alejandro Sabella has picked defenders Lisandro Lopez, Gino Peruzzi and Nicolas Otamendi for a World Cup warm-up against Romania next month in a final test of his often criticised back four.

The team captained by Lionel Messi has one of the best strike forces in the world, boasting as well Sergio Aguero and Gonzalo Higuain, who were both named for the March 5 match in Bucharest after recovering from injuries.

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