Team News: Gonzalo Higuain absent for Argentina

Gonzalo Higuain has been left out of Argentina's starting lineup for today's World Cup Group F clash against Bosnia-Herzegovina in Rio de Janeiro.

The Napoli striker had been nursing an ankle problem prior to the game.

Meanwhile, Manchester City pair Sergio Aguero and Pablo Zabaleta are both named in coach Alejandro Sabella's starting XI.

Bosnia boss Safet Susic has dropped striker Vedad Ibisevic in order to bolster his midfield.

Edin Dzeko starts up front for the Golden Lilies, who are playing in their first ever World Cup.

Stoke City goalkeeper Asmir Begovic is also in the starting XI, while Roma playmaker Miralem Pjanic is in midfield.

Argentina: Romero, Garay, Campagnaro, Zabaleta, Di Maria, Messi, Rodriguez, Mascherano, Rojo, F. Fernandez, Aguero

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Bosnia-Herzegovina: Begovic, Bicakcic, Spahic, Kolasinac, Besic, Pjanic, Misimovic, Dzeko, Mujdza, Lulic, Hajrovic

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