Paraguay hit by injuries ahead of World Cup qualifiers

ASUNCION, Oct. 11 (Xinhua) -- Cerro Porteno right-back Alberto Espinola and Gremio midfielder Mathias Villasanti have been ruled out of Paraguay's 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Argentina due to injury, head coach Daniel Garnero said on Wednesday.

Both players will be rested for Thursday's match at Estadio Mas Monumental in Buenos Aires because of unspecified leg muscle problems.

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