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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
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Jeff Rueter and Guardian sport

USMNT striker Patrick Agyemang to miss World Cup after ‘serious’ achilles injury

Derby County's Patrick Agyemang holds his head after picking up an injury at Pride Park
Derby County's Patrick Agyemang (right) was stretchered off after picking up an achilles injury during Monday’s match at Pride Park. Photograph: Mike Egerton/PA

US national team striker Patrick Agyemang will miss this summer’s World Cup after suffering a “serious” achilles tendon injury during Derby County’s 2-0 win over Stoke City on Monday, the club said.

The 25-year-old, who is in his first season at Derby, rose to settle a ball in the 37th minute and landed awkwardly. Play stopped for five minutes before he was stretchered off by medical staff.

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