Injury report raises hope for Di MarÃa's World Cup status
TURIN, Italy (AP) - Argentina winger Ãngel Di MarÃa will be out for 'œaround 20 days'ť with an injured right hamstring, Juventus announced on Thursday, leaving hope he can return in time for the World Cup.
Juventus said tests revealed 'œa low-grade lesion to the hamstring of the right thigh,'ť adding 'œit will take around 20 days for the player's complete recovery.'ť
Di MarÃa exited Juventus' Champions League loss at Maccabi Haifa on Tuesday when he pulled up grasping the back of his right thigh while wincing in pain.
Argentina, one of the favorites for the World Cup in Qatar, opens on Nov. 22 against Saudi Arabia and also faces Mexico and Poland in Group C.
Di MarÃa's injury came days after fellow Argentina international Paulo Dybala was injured while playing for Roma.
Also, Lionel Messi has a slight calf injury and was unavailable for Paris Saint-Germain's game against Benfica in the Champions League on Tuesday.
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