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A new news worries the Argentina selection shortly before the 2022 Qatar World Cup. Ángel Di María was a starter in Juventus vs. Maccabi Haifa, in the group stage of the Champions League, but had to be substituted during the first half, after showing muscle discomfort.
The match on the Sammy Ofer Stadium grass was in favor of the Israeli squad, with Omer Atzili's goal (7'), and the 'Bianconeri' tried to equalize. Precisely, close to the 22nd minute, led by Massimiliano Allegri, they started a counterattack led by 'Fideo'.
Adrien Rabiot made a long pass and Di Maria, still in his field, accelerated the pace to take advantage of Maccabi Haifa's disorganized defense. The Argentine had everything to outrun Dylan Batubinsika, but suddenly stopped his run: he raised his arm and grabbed his thigh.
'Angelito' showed pain in the posterior muscle of his right leg and, after the stoppage of the match, approached the substitute bench. The Juventus striker could no longer continue on the field and was replaced by Arkadiusz Milik, while receiving the corresponding medical attention.
Di María's condition is a great concern for Argentina, although the good sign is that he was able to leave the field on his own. Let's remember that a few days ago, Paulo Dybala also got injured and was diagnosed with a hamstring injury in his left leg, so he will be out of action for four to eight weeks.
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