Brazilian forward, Vinicius Junior, will be absent from his country’s crucial 2023 FIFA World Cup qualifier against rivals, Argentina, on Tuesday, due to a left thigh injury. The Real Madrid player sustained the injury during Brazil’s 2-1 defeat to Colombia on Thursday, forcing him off after just 27 minutes.
Imaging scans revealed damage to the posterior muscle in his left thigh, ruling him out of the upcoming clash with Lionel Messi’s Argentina in Rio de Janeiro. Vinicius, who acknowledged the difficulty of recovering in time, adds to Brazil’s injury concerns ahead of the important qualifier against the current South American standings leaders.
The team is already dealing with the absence of key players, including Ederson Moraes, Danilo, Casemiro, and Neymar. Vinicius’ absence poses a significant selection challenge for manager Tite as Brazil aims to secure a crucial victory in the World Cup qualifiers.
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