5 key players for Argentina at the 2014 FIFA World Cup

Argentina are placedin a relatively easy group and are expected to qualify to the round of 16 stage with ease.La Albicelestehas brilliant players going forwardalong with an equally talented midfield. With the likes of Lionel Messi, Sergio Aguero, Gonzalo Higuain and Angel di Maria attacking, Argentina will surely score plenty of goals. But theirmajor concern is the defense which is not that highly rated. Here are 5 key players who will be pivotal for Argentina at the World Cup.

#5 Ezequiel Garay

The 27-year-old Benfica defender grabbed many eyeballs last season as he performed brilliantly at all the tournaments.

Ezequiel Garay will lead the Argentine defense at this year’s World Cup. He is the most important player in the Argentina defense and considering the fact that they do not boast of a very strong defense, Garay will be at the helm of affairs to protect the goal.

Ezequiel Garay will be partered by Pablo Zabaletta, Federico Fernandes and Marcos Rojo in the Argentine defense.