Last Update: November 09, 2022, 17:41 IST
Argentina midfielder Giovanni Lo Celso will miss FIFA World Cup in Qatar due to a tear in the leg muscles, according to widespread media reports in the South American country.
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Lo Celso suffered an injury while playing for Villarreal in a 1-0 defeat at Athletic Bilbao in Spain’s La Liga on October 30, news outlet Ole reported on Tuesday. The scan confirmed a torn right hamstring that required surgery.
The 26-year-old, who is on loan from Tottenham Hotspur, was expected to play a key role for Argentina in football’s showpiece tournament.
He was praised by local media for his impressive link-up play with captain Lionel Messi during last year’s Copa America, which Albiceleste won after beating hosts Brazil 1-0 in the final, Xinhua news agency reported. was.
Argentina will begin their World Cup campaign against Saudi Arabia on 22 November and will also take on Mexico and Poland in Group C.
Manager Lionel Scoloni is expected to announce his final 26-man squad on 14 November.
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