Leg fracture for Wijnaldum 3 months before World Cup

Updated Aug. 21, 2022 5:40 p.m. ET
Associated Press

ROME (AP) — Netherlands midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum’s participation at the World Cup appears in doubt after he fractured the tibia in his right leg on Sunday.

Serie A club Roma said Wijnaldum suffered the injury in training and that “the player will undergo further assessments in the coming days.”

The 31-year-old Wijnaldum joined Roma on loan from Paris Saint-Germain in the offseason. He previously played for Liverpool.

Wijnaldum has made more than 80 appearances for the Netherlands.

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The World Cup in Qatar starts on Nov. 20 and the final is set for Dec. 18.

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