Radamel Falcao’s hopes of respresenting Colombia at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil may not come true after the Monaco striker \u00a0was stretchered off the field in what looked like a serious knee injury during Wednesday 3-0 Coupe de France victory against Chasselay.<\/p>\n
Falcao, who got the opening goal in a match that saw Nigerian Elderseon Echiejile make his Monaco debut,\u00a0looked in serious discomfort as he was carried off\u00a0after he was hacked shortly before the half-time.<\/p>\n
Monaco captain Jeremy Toulalan, who spoke after the game said Falcao’s \u00a0injury news was not good.<\/p>\n
“We lose Radamel Falcao. It’s a big blow. I think it is serious. The news is not reassuring,” Jeremy Toulalan said.<\/p>\n
The club issued a statement following the match, though it gave away no detail other than what was already fairly clear: “Radamel Falcao was hit in the left knee. We must wait for further tests in the coming days to clarify the exact nature of the injury.”<\/p>\n
The Colombian was joint third top scorer during World Cup qualifying, scoring nine goals, and his country now faces an anxious wait while the severity of the injury is established.<\/p>\n
Brazil’s showpiece tournament is less than five months away, and should the striker have sustained a broken leg or ACL injury he might be ruled out of contention.<\/p>\n
A lengthy absence would also be a huge blow to Monaco\u2019s hopes of reeling in Paris Saint-Germain at the top of Ligue 1.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Meanwhile, Super Eagles defender Elderson Echiejile got off to a great start at Monaco as he featured in a 3-0 win over Chasselay in the French Cup on Wednesday.<\/p>\n
Echiejile played the full match as Monaco turned on the style against non-league Chasselay, sporting jersey number 21 The former Rennes of France defender was outstanding as he marked and surged forward in his usual manner.<\/p>\n
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