Esteban Cambiasso (Argentina)
On current form, Cambiasso is arguably the best defensive midfielder in the world. His form for Inter Milan in the just-ended season was amazing especially in the UEFA Champions League where he managed to tame some of the most skilful players in the world notably his fellow country man, Leonel Messi. But this has not convinced Argentina coach, Diego Maradona who did not even call him for the provisional 30-men squad. He could have added stability to the attack-minded side.
Mohammed Aboutrika (Egypt)
One of the best players in Africa, Aboutrika has once again missed the world's biggest football event after his country, Egypt failed to qualify for the World Cup. The Al Ahly midfielder was one of the star performers at the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup where his side squared up against the likes of the world's top ranked side, Brazil as well as Italy. The gifted midfielder will surely be a missing link when other African sides line up in South Africa.
