Argentina's possible XI for crunch match against Nigeria

A 1-1 draw with Iceland was followed by a humiliating 3-0 defeat to Croatia, leaving 'La Albiceleste' with just one point after two games.

It puts them in joint third in Group D, two points behind Nigeria in second, who they take on in their final fixture on Tuesday.

It means Argentina must defeat their opposition and hope Iceland lose to Croatia if they are to secure qualification to the Round of 16. 

It is a crunch match. So, given its importance, Sampaoli will make numerous changes to his line-up, opting for a 4-4-2 formation.

Franco Armani will take over from Willy Caballero in goal after the Chelsea goalkeeper's howler led to Croatia's first goal.

In defence, they will swtich from a back three to a back four, with Eduardo Salvio, Gabriel Mercado, Nicolas Otamendi and Nicolas Tagliafico.

In midfield, Javier Mascherano will offer support to the defence while Ever Banega will be given a freer role.

Enzo Perez and Angel Di Maria will patrol the flanks for Argentina, while Lionel Messi and Gonzalo Higuain will spearhead the attack.

It means Sergio Aguero will drop down to the bench, despite scoring his nation's only goal in this summer's tournament.