Omar Alderete a doubt for Paraguay after World Cup knee scare | OneFootball

Sunderland defender Omar Alderete is a serious doubt for Paraguay against Germany after a knee scare. According to Sunderland Echo, he was hurt in the 0-0 draw with Australia that sealed last 32 qualification after a heavy opening defeat to the USA.

Scans appear to have ruled out significant knee damage, but a muscle strain is still troubling the 29-year-old, who trained away from the main group before the game.

Head coach Gustavo Alfaro said they would test him on matchday, he remains in pain despite tests indicating no major issue, and with little time they will wait until the last moment.

Paraguay v Germany kicks off at 9.30pm UK time, live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

Sunderland’s World Cup contingent have largely prospered, with Wilson Isidor the only player out after the groups, having scored a long-range strike in Haiti’s finale against Morocco.

Chemsdine Talbi’s Morocco face Netherlands on Monday, with Sunderland trio Brian Brobbey, Lutsharel Geertruida and Robin Roefs involved, at 2pm UK time.

Simon Adingra’s Ivory Coast meet Norway on Tuesday evening at 6pm, then Nilson Angulo’s Ecuador play Mexico in the early hours of Wednesday.

The winner of that tie will face either England or DR Congo, with Noah Sadiki and Arthur Masuaku up against Thomas Tuchel’s side on Wednesday at 5pm.

Habib Diarra is due to feature when Senegal face Belgium on Wednesday at 9pm, before Granit Xhaka wraps up Sunderland’s group-stage involvement as Switzerland take on Algeria early on Friday.

Source: Sunderland Echo