Buenos Aires, Nov 9: Argentina midfielder Giovani Lo Celso will miss the FIFA World Cup in Qatar due to a leg muscle tear, according to widespread media reports in the South American country.
Lo Celso sustained the injury while playing for Villarreal in a 1-0 defeat at Athletic Bilbao in Spain’s La Liga on October 30. Scans confirmed a torn right hamstring that requires surgery, news outlet Ole reported on Tuesday.
The 26-year-old, who is on loan from Tottenham Hotspur, was expected to play a key role for Argentina at football’s showpiece tournament. (IANS)
