Jay Rodriguez's FIFA World Cup dream is over after
Southampton confirmed that the forward has ruptured his anterior cruciate
ligament.
Rodriguez suffered the injury in Southampton's 4-1 loss
against Manchester City on Saturday and his club announced on Twitter that he
would now be sidelined "for around six months".
It brings to an end any hopes the 24-year-old had of
being selected in Roy Hodgson's England squad for this year's tournament in
Brazil, which he had put himself in contention for after scoring 15 goals in 33
Premier League games this season.
A club statement revealed that Rodriguez had already met
with a knee specialist and that he would undergo a "routine operation
shortly".
Les Reed, head of football development at St Mary's
Stadium, insists the most important thing is for the former Burnley man to focus
on making a full recovery.
"Jay is naturally disappointed, but is determined to
get back playing for Southampton as soon as possible," Reed said in a
quote tweeted by the club on Monday.
"Jay has asked us to pass on his gratitude to
everybody who has shown him their concern and sympathy.
"Everyone at the club now wishes Jay well and we
will support him, along with his family."
Rodriguez earned his first England cap in November last
year, starting in a 2-0 defeat against Chile at Wembley.
The same injury has already ruled Arsenal winger Theo
Walcott out of the World Cup.
Culled from Soccerway
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