Argentina Head Coach Gerardo Martino has named his squad for next month’s friendlies against Brazil and Hong Kong.
The former Barcelona tactician neglected to hand a recall to Juventus forward Carlos Tevez, but has included his team-mate Roberto Pereyra and UANL goalkeeper Nahuel Guzmán.
Argentina face Brazil in Beijing on 11 October at the National Stadium.
Goalkeepers: Sergio Romero [Sampdoria], Nahuel Guzmán [UANL]
Defenders: Pablo Zabaleta [Manchester City], Martín Demichelis [Manchester City], Federico Fernández [Swansea City], Marcos Rojo [Manchester United], Santiago Vergini [Sunderland], Mateo Musacchio [Villarreal]
Midfielders: Javier Mascherano [Barcelona], Ángel Di María [Manchester United], Lucas Biglia [Lazio], Javier Pastore [Paris Saint-Germain], Enzo Pérez [Benfica], Érik Lamela [Tottenham Hotspur], Nicolás Gaitán [Benfica], Roberto Pereyra [Juventus]
Forwards: Lionel Messi [Barcelona], Sergio Agüero [Manchester City], Gonzalo Higuaín [Napoli]