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Filipe Luis Could Miss World Cup After Leg Fracture in UEFA Europa League Tie

Atletico Madrid left-back Filipe Luis could reportedly miss the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia after fracturing his leg in Thursday's UEFA Europa League second leg clash against Lokomotiv Moscow.

The Brazil international had to be stretchered off just after the hour as Atleti beat Lokomotiv 5-1 in Moscow on Thursday to win their last-16 tie 8-1 on aggregate.

Per the Associated Press, the 32-year-old underwent tests on Friday that confirmed the fracture in his lower leg. While Atleti have not confirmed how long he is expected to be out for, it is likely to be a minimum of six weeks.