Sergio Romero’s wife says Manchester United goalkeeper IS fit for World Cup and that Argentina lied over injury
Eliana Guercio says knee injury is not serious and that he could be ready for first World Cup game, adding 'there are many people that want him out'
SERGIO ROMERO'S wife claims the Manchester United keeper IS fit for the World Cup and that Argentina lied about his injury.
The team's official Twitter account posted a statement last night saying his right knee was crocked and that he would not play in Russia.
However, Romero's wife Eliana Guercio insists her man could be ready for Argentina's first game against Iceland and that they put out news of his injury because "many people want him out" of the side.
Speaking on the Los Angeles De La Manana TV show, Guercio said: "There's nothing broken. It's a piece of loose cartilage.
"The doctors told him he was OK for the World Cup.
"The recovery [from the injury] is two to three weeks maximum.
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"But with how my husband is and the effort he puts in he could be ready for the first game.
"There are many people that want him out.
"They said it was broken to justify it. I'm tired of the lies.
"I don't know if those that speak are inept, uninformed, cowardly or have personal interest, which in all cases would be the worst reasons."
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Argentina's official statement read: "Sergio Romero suffered today a joint blockage in his right knee that will leave him out of the squad."
Romero was due first choice and due to be one of three keepers in Argentina's squad alongside Chelsea's Willy Caballero and Franco Armani.
Romero played in Manchester United's final Premier League game of the season against Watford on May 13.
Lionel Messi and Co get their World Cup campaign underway against Iceland on June 16.