Lionel Messi and Javier Mascherano start for Argentina against Ecuador
Sampaoli's men are competing for their World Cup spot
Benedetto plays upfront again for Argentina
Jorge Sampaoli picked Lionel Messi and Javier Mascherano in his side as Argentina face Ecuador in Quito, fighting for a place at Russia 2018. Sampaoli has gone for three at the back with Benedetto of Boca Juniors up front with Messi and Di Maria.
The team is: Romero; Mercado, Mascherano, Otamendi; Salvio, Biglia, Enzo Pérez, Acuña; Messi, Di María and Benedetto.
