Caniggia to be fit for World Cup

Argentine striker Claudio Caniggia is expected to recover from a knee injury within days, ending fears that he could miss the World Cup finals in Japan and South Korea.

Argentine striker Claudio Caniggia is expected to recover from a knee injury within days, ending fears that the could miss he World Cup finals in Japan and South Korea.

Coach Marcelo Biesla said Caniggia and Matias Almeyda will have fully recovered from their injuries within three days.

35-year-old Caniggia didn’t feature in Argentina’s qualifying campaign, but got a late call-up to the team and could stake a starting place on the right wing.

He picked up his knee injury playing for Rangers in the Scottish Cup final against Celtic.