Report: Russia's Roman Shirokov set to miss World Cup due to Achilles injury
David Mdzinarishvili / Reuters
Russia's Roman Shirokov will reportedly miss the World Cup due to an Achilles injury, which has forced him out of action since April.
Russia captain Roman Shirokov out of the World Cup with Achilles injury. Huge blow for Capello. He loses the player who adds guile and class
— John Bradley (@JBcommentator) June 6, 2014
Shirokov was included in manager Fabio Capello's squad, but was also considered as a doubt due to the nagging injury.
Russia is set to play its first game against South Korea on June 17.
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