Man United's Sergio Romero ruled out of World Cup with Argentina

Argentina's official Twitter feed announced the news late on Tuesday - a day after the country's 23-man squad was announced.

A statement on the Argentinian Football Association's website read: "Argentina goalkeeper Sergio Romero will be removed from the list of 23 players who will participate in the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

"The player of Manchester United today suffered a joint blockage in his right knee which requires surgery.

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"In the next few days, we will announce the replacement."

Chelsea's Willy Caballero and Franco Armani were the other goalkeepers named in Jorge Sampaoli's squad.

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