Javier Mascherano has denied reports of a revolt against manager Jorge Sampaoli.

Argentina was defeated by Croatia 3-0 in their second group stage match after a 1-1 tie against Iceland.

"We talked about football to help us. The best technicians ask the players for advice too because we decide on the field," said Mascherano.

"The relationship with Sampaoli is totally normal, but if we feel uncomfortable, we will raise it. Otherwise we would be hypocrites.

"The opposite would be to harm the team, we must seek the collective benefit - we have 23 in the squad."

Argentina needs to defeat Nigeria in their final match of the group stage to even have a chance.

"We are not playing well and we take charge of the results," added Mascherano.

"The coach is the one who gives us the tools to be comfortable alone on the field but you have to talk. It happens in all places, even Barca.

"He wants to know what happens to you on the field to be able to make decisions. They are basic soccer concepts."