CB) Nicolas Otamendi – Otamendi’s fine start to life since joining Valencia could see him given the nod ahead of Swansea’s Federico Fernandez.
LB) Marcos Rojo – Manchester United’s summer signing is Argentina’s only obvious option at left back, where he played at the World Cup.
DCM) Javier Mascherano – Mascherano’s ability to shield the defence is vital to the way that Argentina choose to play.