Milutinovic - played down injury fears (Allsport)
CHINA COACH SHRUGS OFF INJURY FEARS
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China expect to be at full-strength for their World Cup debut after coach Bora Milutinovic played down a triple injury setback.
He predicted that Fan Zhiyi, Qui Hong and Hao Haidong would all be fit to face Costa Rica on June 4.
Veteran defender Fan Zhiyi missed Saturday's match against Portugal, while the other pair suffered muscle injuries when playing against the Europeans.
"None of the injuries are serious," said Milutinovic.
"I hope to have them all for the game against Costa Rica."
The trio took part in light training on Sunday, running but not joining in with the rest of the squad.
Meanwhile, Milutinovic played down the significance of 2-0 defeat by the Portuguese and remains confident China can make an impression at their first World Cup.
"They're one of the best teams in Europe, so we're not concerned about the result," he said.
"Our team did well, but we just missed the chances we had."
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