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Broken foot ends Fred's Copa dreams

Fred will not be celebrating any goals at the Copa America
Fred will not be celebrating any goals at the Copa America

Brazil striker Fred has returned home from the Copa America after breaking a bone in his foot during training.

The Lyon ace, who picked up the injury during a friendly clash with a Puerto La Cruz select XI, does not expect a lengthy spell on the sidelines.

He said: 'I'm very sad, but now I'm a bit more resigned.

'The doctors of the national squad told me that I'm suffering a simple contusion and I'm going to recover very fast.'

Dunga's side are currently preparing for their Group B clash with Chile tomorrow.

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