The Colombian striker Falcao damaged his knee in a French cup match last week. It is confirmed that he will need surgery and it is unknown if he can recover in time for the World cup. Along with Falcao there are players who suffering injuries who may not recover in time for the World cup: Theo Walcott who also damagaed his knee, Guiseppe Rossi who has just fought back from nearly two years on the sidelines after tearing his ligament in his right knee, was injured by a bad tackle against Livorno earlier this month. Another player Sami Khedira tore both his anterior cruciate ligament, Robbie Kruse and Bruma are also victims of knee injuries, and Humberto Suazo is suffering a shoulder injury. Unfortunately all of these great players are suffering damaging injuries which may or may not heal in time. But only time will tell for these anticipating players.
http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/international/world-cup-2014-radamel-falcao-joins-growing-list-of-elite-players-whose-dreams-may-be-shattered-before-they-get-going-9080729.html
The cruelty and unpredictabiltiy of high level sports. You work all your carreer for an appearance at the World Cup Finals and it is gone in a second.