Even Lionel Messi looks a bit confused (Picture: Getty Images)

Argentina have named their team for the upcoming friendly against Singapore and look set to play in an extremely attacking 2-3-4-1 formation.

Manager Jorge Sampaoli has named just two defenders – Emmanuel Mammana and ex-Tottenham man Federico Fazio – in his side for the match on Tuesday night.

The coach, who is taking charge of just his second game, has clearly decided that he can afford to experiment against a side ranked 157th in the world.

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‘The defence of the team comes from all 10 outfield players,’ Sampaoli told reporters.


‘We are looking for the development of a defensive tactic based on immediate recovery of the ball.



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‘In this context, we can be very aggressive offensively.

‘I think attacking variations give us the possibility to try many players with offensive characteristics.’

Controversially, there will be no Lionel Messi, Gonzalo Higuain or Javier Mascherano in the starting line-up, which has led to some fans calling for a refund.

Among the other recognisable names for English football followers are former Manchester United playmaker Angel Di Maria, West Ham’s Manuel Lanzini and Paulo Dybala who starred in Juventus’ run to the Champions League final.

Sampaoli got his tenure under way with a morale boosting victory over bitter rivals Brazil in Melbourne last week.

The Albiceleste ran out 1-0 winners thanks to a goal from Sevilla defender Gabriel Mercado.

How many attacking midfielders Jorge?! (Picture: Getty Images)

After this match, all attention will return to World Cup qualifying where Argentina have been struggling.

They currently sit in fifth place in the group which means they could face a play-off in order to reach the tournament in Russia.

Sampaoli revealed that he may even use the formation in more competitive matches depending on how it goes against Singapore.

‘I will not rule out that the team will play this way in the future, but it will have to do with what it shows tomorrow.’

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