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Paraguay’s Diego Gomez off with injury 55 days before World Cup opener vs. USMNT
- Gomez left the field in tears after a left-leg injury in the 21st minute against Tottenham.
- The injury comes 55 days before Paraguay’s World Cup opener vs. the United States.
- Gomez joined Brighton from Inter Miami in January 2025 and has been a regular this term.
- Paraguay is in Group D and will face the USMNT in their World Cup opener in June.
- Gomez has 23 international caps and previously scored against Greece in March friendlies.
- Gomez suffered the injury after landing awkwardly following an aerial challenge.
- Brighton midfielder Kaoru Mitoma substituted for Gomez after the injury.
- The Athletic provides exclusives and context on Gomez’s injury and World Cup plans.
- Paraguay’s World Cup group includes Australia and Turkey, with the USMNT as the opener.
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