Cuevas - fit to play Germany (Allsport)
CUEVAS FIT TO FACE GERMANS
By From Sergio Ferraro, PA International
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Paraguay striker Nelson Cuevas has not
suffered a break in his right ankle and will be fit to face Germany in the
second round match.
After scoring twice against Slovenia to earn Paraguay a place in the last 16,
the River Plate star was forced from the pitch in the dying minutes after
injuring his ankle. But x-rays revealed no broken bones.
"He has a very painful bruise, but no break. We estimate that he shouldn't
have any problems," the team doctor said.
Coach Cesare Maldini calls Cuevas his "secret weapon" and prefers to play
him off the bench.
"He is most effective playing only 25 or 30 minutes per match," the Italian
coach said.
Paraguay play Germany for a place in the quarter-finals in Seogwipo on
Saturday.
