Lionel Messi will be surrounded by the same lineup which started the last game when Argentina faces Uruguay in the Copa America quarterfinals on Saturday.
Messi had his best game in the Copa America on Monday when Argentina defeated Costa Rica 3-0 with two goals from Sergio Aguero. Coach Sergio Batista made four changes for that match, and he's sticking with them.
Messi, who played with the flair he shows at Barcelona, will be the playmaker for Angel Di Maria, Gonzalo Higuain and Aguero with support from Fernando Gago at midfield.
''I know when Leo touches the ball, I start to run and look for space,'' Aguero said Wednesday. ''Messi is the best in the world and there are no words to explain how he plays.''
Messi and Aguero played together in the Argentina team that won the 2008 Beijing Olympics gold medal.
Gago, who plays for Real Madrid, enjoying being on the same side as Messi.
''It is easy to play with him,'' Gago said in an interview on radio La Red. ''He always gives you the chance that, with just one touch, you're in alone. We have the best, and we have to take advantage.''
Messi played the first two matches in the Copa America - both draws - with forwards Carlos Tevez and Ezequiel Lavezzi. He clicked with neither and, unless something unexpected happens, they are not expected to play much in the remaining matches.
Uruguay's defense will be weakened after Sebastian Coates was suspended for receiving a second yellow card. Mauricio Victorino is likely to fill in.
Martin Caceres is set to return after sitting out a suspension in the 1-0 victory on over Mexico on Tuesday. He may be replaced Alvaro Pereira, who scored the winning goal against Mexico.
Forward Edinson Cavani is almost sure to miss the match with an injured knee.
