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Argentina midfielder Juan Sebastian Veron has been ruled out of Thursday's World Cup Group B game against South Korea because of a leg injury.
The former Manchester United player is being rested as a precaution after suffering a calf muscle strain.
Argentina coach Diego Maradona said he did not want to risk Veron aggravating the problem and ending his World Cup.
Veron's absence is the only change to the team that won their opening group game against Nigeria 1-0.
Maradona admitted it was a difficult decision to leave out the 35-year-old playmaker, but said Veron could return for the final group game with Greece.
The coach told a press conference: "It's hard to leave Seba out, but there are also risks playing him. I don't want the World Cup to end for him, I need him. He understood it was the best thing for the squad."
South Korea top the group on goal difference after the first round of matches, following their 2-0 victory over Greece.
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