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FIFA World Cup: Italy Keeper Gianluigi Buffon Uncertain to Face Costa Rica
Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon, who is nursing an ankle injury, missed his side's FIFA World Cup opener against England.
- Agence France-Presse
- Updated: June 15, 2014 02:36 PM IST
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Manaus:
Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon is doubtful to face Costa Rica after missing his side's World Cup opener against England with an ankle injury, manager Cesare Prandelli revealed.
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"He got hurt yesterday," Prandelli said after seeing his side beat England 2-1 in their first Group D game in Manaus on Saturday.
"We tried for him to get better this morning, but we didn't have time. I think within a few days he'll be available. I can't quantify the number of days. He had a sprain, so I don't know."
In Buffon's absence, Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Salvatore Sirigu deputised between the posts for Italy.
Italy are due to face Costa Rica, shock 3-1 victors over Uruguay in their opening game, in Recife on Friday.
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