Argentina manager Jorge Sampaoli has released a list of foreign-based players to face Russia and Nigeria in two friendlies next month.

Argentina, who have confirmed qualification for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, will play hosts Russia on the 10th of November, before facing the Super Eagles 4 days later.

Captain Lionel Messi, Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero and Juventus star Paulo Dybala will all be involved in the games.

He will reportedly add a number of home-based players to complete the squad. 

See the squad beneath.

Goalkeepers: Sergio Romero (Manchester United), Nahuel Guzman(Tigres UANL), Agustin Marchesin (Club America)


Defenders: Javier Mascherano (Barcelona), Federico Fazio (Roma), Gabriel Mercado (Sevilla), Nicolas Otamendi (Manchester City), German Pezzella (Fiorentina); Eduardo Salvio (Benfica),


Midfielders: Lucas Biglia(AC Milan), Ever Banega (Sevilla), Marcos Acuna (Sporting CP), Leandro Paredes(Zenit), Emiliano Rigoni(Zenit), Matias Kranevitter(Zenit),Alejandro Gomez(Atalanta),Diego Perotti(Roma);


Forwards: Lionel Messi (Barcelona), Sergio Aguero (Manchester City), Mauro Icardi (Inter), Angel Di Maria(Paris Saint-Germain), Paulo Dybala(Juventus).