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Paraguay have a major injury worry as they prepare for Sunday's opening game against South Africa after key midfelder Carlos Paredes pulled up in training with a calf injury.

Although he is only 25 years old, Paredes, who plays for Porto, has won 41 caps and scored seven goals and his absence will be a real blow to coach Cesare Maldini's plans.

Paredes has been given a scan and Agustin Casaccia, the team doctor, has spromised to do his best to get him fit.

"It is a last-minute problem, but we are going to try to get him into shape," he said.