Edinson Cavani Helped Off by Cristiano Ronaldo After Injury at 2018 World Cup
Uruguay striker Edinson Cavani limped out of his country's 2018 World Cup clash with a calf injury on Saturday, as Cristiano Ronaldo helped him off the pitch
The Paris Saint-Germain man picked up a knock after scoring twice for La Celeste in the round-of-16 win against Portugal in Russia, per AS:
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After the match, Cavani said he "felt this little pain and...couldn't go on" (via ESPN.com).
With Uruguay progressing to the quarter-finals, losing Cavani will be an issue for manager Oscar Tabarez, as the forward is a crucial figure for the side.
In a team that is focused on defensive structure and organisation, Cavani and Luis Suarez provide a twin goal threat up top.
Removing either of those world-class forwards could have a negative effect on Uruguay's hopes of eking out a win against France, so they'll be hoping he can recover in time.
