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Injured Navas absent from Costa Rica squad

Oscar Ramirez named his 23-man Costa Rica squad, with goalkeeper Keylor Navas a notable absentee.

Costa Rica goalkeeper Keylor Navas will not feature in World Cup qualifiers against Haiti and Panama as he recovers from injury.

Navas injured his groin during Real Madrid's 1-0 Champions League win over Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday and he will play no part against Haiti on Nov. 13 and Panama four days later, the Costa Rican Football Federation (FEDEFUTBOL) confirmed.

Herediano keeper Leonel Moreira takes Navas' place in Oscar Ramirez's 23-man squad.

Inexperienced trio Kendall Waston, Ronald Matarrita and Daniel Colindres have been included, while uncapped striker Ariel Rodriguez has also been selected alongside regulars Bryan Ruiz, Alvaro Saborio, Celso Borges and Junior Diaz.