Fazio called up by Argentina

Federico Fazio who has largely been turning out for what is the second team since his arrival at White Hart Lane.

Fazio called up by Argentina


After other players had played during the international break he was fresh and stepped in for his first Premier League start against the EPL Champions Manchester City. It didn't go well however for the UEFA Europa League winner, he was harshly sent off.

Despite this start he has been called up by Argentina for their English tour and he will join Erik Lamela in the 25 man squad picked by new coach Gerardo Martino, who was appointed after the World Cup in Brazil this summer.

Carlos Tevez also gets a recall after three years on the sidelines. The first game takes place in London against Croatia during the November international break and the second game will take place in Manchester against Portugal.

Full Argentina Squad

Goalkeepers: Sergio Romero (Sampdoria), Willy Caballero (Manchester City), Nahuel Guzmán (Tigres).

Defenders: Pablo Zabaleta (Manchester City), Cristian Ansaldi (Atlético Madrid), Marcos Rojo (Manchester United), Federico Fernández (Swansea), Ezequiel Garay (Zenit), Nicolas Otamendi (Porto), Martín Demichelis (Manchester City), Federico Fazio (Tottenham Hotspur), Facundo Roncaglia (Fiorentina).

Midfielders: Ángel Di María (Manchester United), Roberto Pereyra (Juventus), Javier Mascherano (Barcelona), Lucas Biglia (Lazio), Ever Banega (Valencia), Erik Lamela (Tottenham Hotspur), Nicolas Gaitán (Benfica).

Forwards: Lionel Messi (Barcelona), Carlos Tévez (Juventus), Gonzalo Higuaín (Napoli), Sergio Agüero (Manchester City).