Vidal's World Cup in balance as he goes into knee surgery


  • Football
  • Wednesday, 07 May 2014

Juventus' Arturo Vidal reacts during their Europa League semi-final second leg match against Benfica at the Juventus stadium in Turin May 1, 2014. REUTERS/Giorgio Perottino

SANTIAGO (Reuters) - Juventus midfielder Arturo Vidal will have knee cartilage surgery in Barcelona on Wednesday, casting doubt over his hopes of playing for Chile at the World Cup finals.

    Vidal's recovery time hinges on how the operation goes, though the situation does not look good, according to a source on the medical team treating him in Barcelona.

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