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Cavani optimistic over injury after firing Uruguay into quarter-finals

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AFP Sochi (Russia)
Last Updated : Jul 01 2018 | 10:00 AM IST

Edinson Cavani is hopeful he will be fit in time to face France in the World Cup quarter-finals despite coming off hurt in victory over Portugal.

The Paris Saint-Germain striker scored both his side's goals in the 2-1 victory in Sochi in their last-16 tie, before hobbling off with a calf problem.

"I just felt something at one point and couldn't recover. I hope (to be fit), I'll do everything to make sure I can take to the field with my teammates," Cavani told journalists after the game.

"It hurts a little bit, but we will see how it looks tomorrow."
"I am very pleased, we prepared for this, the injury was an inconvenience and we will see how it evolves."
"But I think France's strong point is their attack with (Antoine) Griezmann and Mbappe and their exceptional pace. If you give France space it becomes very difficult."

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First Published: Jul 01 2018 | 10:00 AM IST

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