Sao Paulo, July 2 (IANS/EFE) Mexico footballer Hector Moreno will undergo a surgery after breaking his left tibia during his side's 1-2 loss against the Netherlands in the Round of 16 of the World Cup.
The 26-year-old defender, who clashed with Dutch midfielder Arjen Robben during the game, arrived in the Mexican city of Guadalajara for the surgery along with the staff of his country's football federation, reports EFE.
Moreno is expected to have a recovery period of six months.
--IANS/EFE
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