Just over a month remains until the next World Cup, and we’re entering alarming territory when it comes to injuries. And speaking of players who will miss the World Cup, here is the list of the 5 South Americans who won’t be there.
Rodrygo, one of the biggest absences
Brazil have been one of the hardest-hit national teams ahead of the World Cup, and one of the major absences is the Real Madrid forward.
On March 2, he suffered a meniscus tear, and it is now 100% confirmed that he will not be at the World Cup.
Joaquín Panichelli moved Scaloni
Another major absence will be the Racing Strasbourg forward, who suffered a torn cruciate ligament.
The player has already undergone surgery, and Scaloni, with tears in his eyes, ruled him out.
A sudden absence for Colombia
The most recent injury happened on May 4, when the Colombian had to be stretchered off while playing for Club América of Mexico.
The medical report confirmed an injury to the medial collateral ligament in his right knee and, according to Colombian media, he has already been ruled out of the World Cup.
A significant absence for Ancelotti
Another tough blow for Brazil has been the loss of the Real Madrid center-back, who was expected to partner Marquinhos in central defense.
However, he suffered a recurrence of his biceps femoris injury and will be out for 5 months.
A tough absence for Bielsa
The Palmeiras full-back suffered torn ligaments in his right ankle in the recent friendly between England and Uruguay.
His recovery is expected to take between 4 and 6 months, so Bielsa has already definitively ruled him out.
Those who are still doubtful…
Among those who are doubtful, there are 4 standout stars. Estevao has a serious muscle injury, and it is known that he will not be available for the group stage, but Ancelotti has not ruled him out yet.
De Arrascaeta suffered a fractured collarbone on April 30, and his presence is in doubt, as is that of Cuti Romero, who suffered a sprain to the collateral ligament in his right knee and is still recovering from it.
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