As featured on NewsNow: Football news

Paraguay FA bombshell for Blackburn over Santa Cruz

The Paraguay FA have declared Blackburn Rovers striker Roque Santa Cruz needs surgery to fix a knee injury.

"Santa Cruz was injured in the match he played for Blackburn last weekend and it is very possible that he will need surgery," said a statement from the Paraguay FA today.

Paraguay coach Gerardo Martino has called up Cerro Porteno striker Jorge Achucarro as a replacement for Santa Cruz.

Video of the day:

About the author

Tribal Football Staff

×

Subscribe and go ad-free

For only $10 a year

  1. Go Ad-Free
  2. Faster site experience
  3. Support great writing
  4. Subscribe now
Launch Offer: 2 months free
×

Subscribe and go ad-free

For only $10 a year

Subscribe now
Launch Offer: 2 months free