Uruguay include injured Suarez

Liverpool striker Luis Suarez, recuperating from knee surgery, figured in Uruguay coach Oscar Tabarez's 23-player World Cup squad announced on Saturday

Montevideo: Liverpool striker Luis Suarez, recuperating from knee surgery, figured in Uruguay coach Oscar Tabarez's 23-player World Cup squad announced on Saturday.

Suarez required an operation nine days ago to repair damage to the meniscus in his left knee, but is optimistic of recovering in time for the finals in Brazil.

The 27-year-old is set to clash with several of his Liverpool teammates as Uruguay has been drawn with England.

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