Neymar to miss Brazil’s last group game at World Cup 2018 after knee injury
Lionel Messi has been forced to miss Sunday’s Group B clash with Colombia because of injury.
The Argentina star missed Argentina’s 4-1 win over Ecuador in the Copa America earlier on Tuesday, having injured his tendon in training.
Messi was substituted after 33 minutes of the game, with coach Marcelo Bielsa telling him: “I know you will look after this game.”
The Barcelona star has played 49 World Cup matches and scored 23 goals in all competitions.
He has yet to be taken off the pitch, however, and Argentina face France in a group that also includes Colombia.
Lionel Messi will sit out this Friday’s second leg of the Copa America after picking up a knee injury.
The Argentina star has played 49 World Cup matches and scored 23 goals in all competitions.
He has yet to be taken off the pitch, however, and Argentina face France in a group that also includes Colombia.
This week in Manchester and Arsenal will take on a Manchester United side that is missing the likes of Wayne Rooney.
Manchester United is without one of its most talented squads, with manager Jose Mourinho struggling in his second season at the club.
United has been knocked out of the Premier League by rivals Tottenham at the last stage of the season, with Paul Pogba and Radamel Falcao both leaving with a knee injury.
United lost both of its games in the Europa League against Sporting CP, but the English side won its last two Premier League matches.
Paul Pogba and Radamel Falcao both left United after playing in the Europa League, and Jose Mourinho has failed to replace them at United.
The United side will take on Swansea City at Old Trafford on Wednesday, with Manchester City and Arsenal both in action in La Liga.
The Manchester City squad is missing key players this week with Manuel Pellegrini’s side playing twice at home
