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Injury Forces Colombian Defender Palacios Out Of World Cup

  • A replacement for 27-year-old Frank Fabra Palacios, who ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament of his left knee, will be announced shortly. 

    A replacement for 27-year-old Frank Fabra Palacios, who ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament of his left knee, will be announced shortly.  | Photo: Reuters

Published 9 June 2018
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A replacement for 27-year-old Frank Fabra Palacios, who  ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament of his left knee, will be announced shortly. 

Colombian defender Frank Fabra Palacios will miss the World Cup in Russia after injuring his knee in training, the South American side said on Saturday. 

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The 27-year-old ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament of his left knee. The Boca Juniors player had won five caps for the national side.

A replacement would be named within hours, Colombia said in a short statement.

The South Americans kick off their World Cup campaign against Japan on June 19, before also playing Poland and Senegal in Group H.

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