According to a media report released by the Argentinian Football Association, Getafe defender Diaz was left out due to personal reasons and Internazionale striker Crespo was excluded for not being in his best form following the injury he suffered during the Copa America.

Finally, Rodriguez, who plays for Atletico Madrid, has picked up a groin injury.

Argentina play Australia in an international friendly at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 11.

Argentina squad: Abbondanzieri, Ustari (both Getafe), Romero (AZ Alkmaar); Heinze (Real Madrid), Milito (Barcelona), Coloccini (Deportivo La Coruna), Zanetti, Burdisso (both Internazionale), Demichelis (Bayern Munich); Gago (Real Madrid), Gutierrez (Mallorca), Mascherano (Liverpool), Ledesma (Olympiakos), Insua (America, Mexico), Aguero (Atletico Madrid); Messi (Barcelona), Saviola (Real Madrid), Tevez (Manchester United).