Uruguay lose Cavani for World Cup quarter-final against France
Cavani has been replaced by Cristhian Stuani.
NIZHNY NOVGOROD, Russia (AFP) - Uruguay striker Edinson Cavani has been ruled out of the World Cup quarter-final tie against France in Nizhny Novgorod on Friday, after losing his battle to recover from injury.
Cavani, who has been replaced by Cristhian Stuani, was listed as "injured" on the official FIFA team sheets after picking a calf muscle strain in the 2-1 win over Portugal in the last 16.
The other half of Uruguay s star duo, Barcelona forward Luis Suarez, does start.
Cavani was Uruguay s hero in the 2-1 victory over Portugal in the last round, scoring both goals.
French goalkeeper Hugo Lloris said Cavani and strike partner Luis Suarez were among the "most beautiful attacking partners in football".
"We are getting ready for anything, whether he (Cavani) plays or not," said the Tottenham keeper. They are a very difficult team."
