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| The 27-year-old is having meniscus surgery on Thursday and could miss up to six weeks |
Luis Suarez may MISS World Cup after picking up knee injury in training, with Liverpool striker needing meniscus surgery.
Luis Suarez is set to miss the World Cup after it was revealed he will undergo surgery imminently on a knee injury picked up in training on Wednesday.
The striker - who was voted PFA Player of the Year for his performances at Liverpool this season - is
Uruguay's talisman.
And, in a direct boost to England's chances of progressing out of the group, Suarez may miss the entirety of the first stage after immediate surgery today following results of an MRI scan, according to reports.
The South American's are fancied as potential dark horses and face Roy Hodgson's side as well as Italy and Costa Rica in Group D.
Suarez was checked over by medical staff on Wednesday after picking up the knock in training just three weeks before the tournament starts in Brazil.
The 27-year-old felt discomfort in a session with Oscar Tabarez's squad but continued before having to pull out.
Developments heap more pressure on Paris Saint-Germain's Edinson Cavani, who will lead the line when they face Costa Rica on June 14.
Veteran Diego Forlan - so impressive in South Africa four years ago - was expected to play a bit-part role but may now be needed alongside Cavani.
They do still have other options, with Espanyol's Christian Stuani and Palermo's Abel Hernandez waiting in the wings.
