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Kerala Blasters seek replacement for injured Jairo Rodrigues, player denies long-term injury

Indian Super League (ISL) club Kerala Blasters announced that they are actively seeking a replacement for Brazilian defender Jairo Rodrigues who is out injured for an extended period.

Confirming the injury and Jairo's medical rehabilitation the club, the club took to social media to give the update. However, roughly an hour later, the player himself posted on his Instagram story that he will be back in action in two weeks, contradicting the club's statement.

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The statements from the club and the player are contradictory, leaving doubt as to whether it is just a miscommunication or if there is more to the news.