Tevez named in provisional Copa America squad
Reuters - Wednesday 01 June 2011, 00:06
BUENOS AIRES - Carlos Tevez was recalled to the Argentina national squad
on Tuesday for the first time this year, joining Lionel Messi in a squad overflowing with
talent.
The Manchester City striker has not played for his country in more than six months but was
among 26 players named in a provisional squad for the Copa America.
His inclusion came after he spoke with Argentina coach Sergio Batista on the weekend to
clear the air following mixed reports about whether he had been left out because of form or for
disciplinary reasons after he turned down the chance to play in a friendly against Brazil last
year.
Atletico Madrid striker Sergio Aguero was also included. His only appearance since Batista
took charge after last year's World Cup was as a substitute in the 4-1 home win over world
champions Spain last August.
The squad was due to commence training on June 8 before being whittled down to 22 players a
fortnight later.
The Copa America, which Argentina is hosting, will run from July 1-24.
Squad:
Goalkeepers: Sergio Romero (AZ Alkmaar), Mariano Andujar (Catania), Juan Pablo Carrizo
(River Plate).
Defenders: Javier Zanetti (Inter Milan), Pablo Zabaleta (Manchester City), Nicolas Burdisso
(AS Roma), Nicolas Pareja, Marcos Rojo (both Spartak Moscow), Gabriel Milito (Barcelona),
Ezequiel Garay (Real Madrid), Luciano Monzon (Boca Juniors).
Midfielders: Javier Mascherano (Barcelona), Esteban Cambiasso (Inter Milan), Ever Banega
(Valencia), Fernando Gago, Angel Di Maria (both Real Madrid), Javier Pastore (Palermo), Diego
Valeri (Lanus), Lucas Biglia (Anderlecht), Enzo Perez (Estudiantes).
Forwards: Lionel Messi (Barcelona), Gonzalo Higuain (Real Madrid), Carlos Tevez (Manchester
City), Diego Milito (Inter Milan), Sergio Aguero (Atletico Madrid), Ezequiel Lavezzi (Napoli).