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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Lawrence Ostlere

Aston Villa and Belgium hit by major World Cup blow as Amadou Onana knee injury revealed

Amadou Onana suffered a knee injury against the United States - (Reuters)

Amadou Onana has been ruled out of the rest of the World Cup and will miss much of the upcoming season after the Belgium and Aston Villa midfielder suffered a knee injury in his country’s last-16 win over USA.

Onana’s knee buckled under him as he twisted during the first half, without contact from an opponent. After treatment, the 24-year-old was later seen returning to the Belgian bench using crutches and wearing a knee brace as he watched his teammates secure a 4-1 victory in Seattle to knock out their American hosts.

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