Lionel Messi & Esteban Cambiasso Called Up To Argentina Squad To Face Spain

Diego Maradona has revealed his Argentina squad to face Spain next month, and it is entirely made up of European-based players.

Despite the criticisms that have been directed at Lionel Messi for his sub-standard performances with the national team, the Barcelona star is one of five forwards in the squad.

Napoli's Ezequiel Lavezzi has also been included after Maradona praised him in the Argentine media recently. 'El Pocho' has not been in red-hot form in front of goal, which will leave the likes of Diego Milito and Lisandro Lopez wondering what they must do to impress the national coach.

More surprisingly, there has been a recall for Inter midfielder Esteban Cambiasso. The 29-year-old has not featured for Diego Maradona since he took charge of Argentina.

Meanwhile, Nicolas Pareja and Cristian Ansaldi have also both been selected and are in line to debut for their country against Spain at the Vicente Calderon on November 14.

Argentina squad to face Spain: Romero, Andujar; Coloccini, Demichelis, Heinze, Pareja, Ansaldi; Jonas Gutierrez, Maxi Rodriguez, Mascherano, Gago, Cambiasso, Di Maria, Aimar; Messi, Higuain, Tevez, Aguero, Lavezzi.