Suazo almost sure to miss World Cup opener
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SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — Striker Humberto Suazo seems certain to miss Chile's first match at the World Cup after suffering a hamstring injury.
The team's leading striker, Suazo picked up the injury in a friendly match against Israel on Sunday, in which he scored a goal. Medical reports released Wednesday said Suazo may need up to three weeks to recover.
Chile is appearing in its first World Cup since 1998, and faces Honduras in its Group H opener on June 16. It plays Switzerland on June 21 and Spain on June 25.
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Esteban Paredes will be the leading candidate to replace Suazo, who plays in Spain for Zaragoza.
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