U.S. striker Agyemang ruled out of World Cup due to injury

American striker Patrick Agyemang has suffered an Achilles tendon injury that will keep him out of the World Cup, his English club Derby County said on Tuesday

American striker Patrick Agyemang has suffered an Achilles tendon injury that will keep him out of the World Cup, his English club Derby County said on Tuesday.

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The 25-year-old was injured in the first half of Derby’s 2-0 win over Stoke City in the Championship (second tier) on Monday and was taken off on a stretcher.

“The club will provide Patrick with the highest level of medical care and rehabilitation throughout his recovery,” the club said in a statement.