Team News: Lionel Messi partners Sergio Aguero as Argentina switch systems for Croatia game

Lionel Messi will start in a floating role off Sergio Aguero for Argentina's game against Croatia on Thursday evening.

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It appears that Argentina boss Jorge Samaoli has switched formations following a sluggish start against Iceland, opting for a back three to allow more support for Messi in forward areas.

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Croatia have named a side with a quality midfield of Luka Modric, Ivan Rakitic and Marcelo Brozovic.

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Argentina: Caballero, Mercado, Otamendi, Tagliafico, Salvio, Mascherano, Perez, Acuna, Messi, Meza, Aguero.

Croatia: Danijel Subasic; S.Vrsaljko, Domagoj Vida, Dejan Lovren, Ivan Strinic; Marcelo Brozovic, Ivan Rakitic; Ante Rebic, Luka Modric, Ivan Perisic; Mario Mandzukic

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