Javier Kendall Sheffield Jerseys Mascherano conceded the lo s of goalkeeper Sergio Romero to injury is a blow to Argentina ahead of the World Cup.

The Manchester United keeperwas expected to be Jorge Sampaoli'spreferred option, but .

Tigres UANL's Nahuel Guzman has been called up to joinWilly Caballero of Chelsea and River Plate's Franco Armani as the goalkeeping options.

"Romero's injury represents a big low,not Deion Jones Jerseys as afootballer, but as a man," said Mascherano, who will retire from international football after the tournament.

"He has been the leader of the team for 10 years.

Deion Sanders T Shirts "It is football, things happen.We must wish the best to Guzman and moveforward.

"We have suffered something unexpected,but there is optimism thatthe coach can count on the 23 players available."

Javier : "Sumar desde donde me toque. Voy a dar lo mejor de m y que el tcnico decida".

Mascherano, whose 142 caps represents a joint record with Atlanta Falcons Hoodies Sweatshirts Javier Zanetti, is hoping to bow out on a high for his country.

"Often football is fickle and incomprehensible," he said."We are clear that a World Cup is not simple, but we have a caseto go to compete.

"It's clear to me it's Brayden Lenius Jerseys the last chance. I hope we can live up to the competition. The most important thing is to show a competitive Argentina."

Sampaoli'sside, Atlanta Falcons Pet Gear beaten 6-1 by Spain last time out in the absence of Lionel Me si,face Iceland, Croatia and Nigeria in Group D.