Uruguay defender Godin set to return after ankle issue

MONTEVIDEO (Reuters) - Uruguay coach Oscar Tabarez is optimistic key defender Diego Godin will be fit for Thursday's 2018 World Cup qualifier at home to struggling Venezuela after missing a club game at the weekend due to an ankle injury.

Uruguay defender Godin set to return after ankle issue

(Reuters)

Godin missed his Spanish club Atletico Madrid's fixture on Sunday because of a ligament issue in his left ankle, but the 30-year-old centreback came through training unscathed in Montevideo on Monday.

"It wasn't a high, demanding level in today's session but he was on par with all his team mates without feeling anything off," Tabarez told reporters.

"That was good news considering his importance as a player, and as a team leader."

Uruguay lead the 10-team South American qualifiers with 16 points from eight matches, one ahead of continental heavyweights Brazil and Argentina, with Venezuela bottom and the only side without a victory.

(Reporting by Reuters TV. Editing by Patrick Johnston/Peter Rutherford)


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