Echeverri and a worrying image wearing a walking boot and crutches at Manchester City training: Will he miss the World Cup?

Last Sunday, in Manchester City's 6-0 victory over Al Ain of the United Arab Emirates in the second matchday of the Club World Cup group stage, Argentine Claudio Echeverri made his first start for Pep Guardiola's team and had the luxury of scoring his first goal with a superb free kick. A significant step forward for the youngster who emerged at River Plate. However, in the last few hours, a worrying image of him has been seen in the English team's training session: wearing an orthopedic boot and crutches. What happened to him?

The Chaco native had come off at halftime, and Guardiola, despite praising him in a press conference, had expressed concern about the injury to his right ankle , though without providing too many details. This Tuesday, in the heat of Florida, Echeverri wore a boot on his right foot, using crutches to get around the training ground.

TOUGH IMAGE 💔The little devil Claudio Echeverri on crutches after his injury last game. Last year, Oscar Bobb was the standout performer in preseason and got seriously injured. Now, this year, we lose the little devil. Come back soon 🙏

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— Manchester City (@ManCity_Es) June 24, 2025

Manchester City didn't issue a statement to explain what the Argentine is suffering from, but it's almost a given—based on the images—that he'll miss the remainder of the Club World Cup. It remains to be seen whether it's a ligament or bone injury, and how long it will take for him to fully recover from the injury before he returns to the pitch.

Will it be like Sebastián Driussi 's injury at River Plate, who suffered the injury against Urawa Red Diamonds on June 21 in the same area and is expected to return for the Copa Libertadores Round of 16 in mid-August?

In any case, we'll have to see what Guardiola says at Wednesday's press conference, the day before the match against Juventus for the top spot in Group G. His comments are expected to reveal how the 'Diablito' is doing.

After their participation in the Club World Cup (which could extend until July 13 if they reach the final), City will make their Premier League debut on August 16 for Wolverhampton. Will it be with the Argentine?