Argentina coach Diego Maradona has called Rodrigo Brana into his squad ahead of the World Cup qualifiers against Peru and Uruguay.

The Estudiantes midfielder, who made his international debut last week in a 2-0 friendly win over Ghana, joins the Albicelestes as cover for Javier Mascherano.

The Liverpool star is suffering from a minor muscular injury, while Juan Sebastian Veron is suspended for the Peru match.