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Jorge Sampaoli Will Reportedly Axe Sergio Aguero After Failed Argentina 'Mutiny'

Argentina boss Jorge Sampaoli will reportedly drop Sergio Aguero from the starting lineup for Tuesday's must-win clash with Nigeria for his part in a failed mutiny against him.

According to the Mirror's Simon Mullock, following Argentina's 3-0 humiliation at the hands of Croatia, several players asked Claudio Tapia—president of the Argentinian Football Association—for manager Sampaoli to be relieved of his duties or allow them a say in picking the team.

Tapia decided to stick by Sampaoli, who now looks set to make several changes to the side with Aguero replaced by Gonzalo Higuain.