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Napoli Midfielder Walter Gargano Cleared To Answer Uruguay Call-Up

The 25-year-old has been given the green light to join his national side to face Costa Rica...

Nov 9, 2009 9:20:48 AM

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Uruguay boss Oscar Tabarez can breathe a sigh of relief as Napoli midfield star Walter Gargano will be available for the crunch World Cup play-off tie against Costa Rica.

It had been suggested that the Partenopei ace had picked up an injury and would be forced to pull out, after limping off with a knee problem during Saturday’s Serie A match with Catania.

But the Vesuviani doctors have allayed those fears, after the midfielder went in for scans yesterday.

“The Uruguayan underwent medical tests that came out negative,” reads a statement on the club’s official website.

“He didn’t sustain any lesions, but only an inflamed knee.

“Gargano will consequently answer the call-up of his national side for the play-off against Costa Rica.

“The Azzurri midfielder will be constantly in touch with Napoli medical staff and his conditions will be evaluated on a daily basis.”

Vince Masiello, Goal.com

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