El Kun enters the international break hot, scoring five this weekend, but will need to repeat that form as the Albiceleste seek a strong start to qualifying, writes Dan Edwards.
From Diego Maradona through Ariel Ortega, Juan Roman Riquelme and the current undisputed holder, Lionel Messi, Argentina’s No. 10 shirt has long been reserved for the most special of players. On Thursday, however, the mythical jersey will fit snugly around a new occupant.
Manchester City’s Sergio Aguero has been entrusted with the symbol in Messi’s injury-enforced absence, and the significance is far greater than a simple number.