Argentina is qualified to the quarterfinals from Group A. He'll rest 2 important players, Riquelme and Sergio "El Kun Aguero."

Argentina Olympic Coach Batista said

"Riquelme and Aguero are two important players. This thing about the yellow cards is complicated and that's why, they will rest so they can play in the quarter-final."



Bastista, however did not say who will play in their place. Argentinean daily newspaper "El Clarin" says online that it might be Diego Buonanotte in place of Riquelme and Angel Di María i nplace of Sergio El Kun Aguero.

Di Maria had a hand in Argentina's only winning goal in Argentina v. Australia. Messi passed it to Di Maria on the left, then Di Maria crossed it to Lavezzi.

Some photos of today's training session

Beijing, August 2008- Lavezzi and "Leo" Messi training at the stadium. Photo: EFE


Beijing, August 2008- Sergio "El Kun" Aguero and "Leo" Messi training at the stadium. Photo: EFE


Beijing, August 2008- Captain Juan Roman Riquelme stretching, will be rested and not play in Argentina v. Serbia. Photo: EFE


Beijing, August 2008- "Leo" Messi, "La Pulga," training at the stadium. Photo: EFE



- Your thoughts on these 2 resting, and prediction for the game Argentina v. Serbia?

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