Maradona , 48 , will be assisted by former Argentina coach Carlos Bilardo , who will act as general manager . Diego Maradona appointed coach of Argentina 's national team . Maradona , 48 , will be assisted by former player Carlos Bilardo . He succeeds Alfio Basile who quit after World Cup qualifying defeat to Italy . Maradona named Javier Mascherano as captain in place of Javier Zanetti .
Diego Maradona appointed coach of Argentina 's national team . Maradona , 48 , will be assisted by former player Carlos Bilardo . He succeeds Alfio Basile who quit after World Cup qualifying defeat to Italy . Maradona named Javier Mascherano as captain in place of Javier Zanetti .