Peru without injured Farfan for rest of Copa America
SAO PAULO (AP) — Peru striker Jefferson Farfan has been ruled out of the rest of the Copa America tournament with a left-knee injury.
The Peruvian soccer federation announced the news in a statement on Monday. It did not provide more details.
Earlier the 34-year-old Farfan skipped Peru’s training at the Pacaembu stadium in Sao Paulo.
Peru will face the winner of Monday’s Group C clash between Chile and Uruguay in the quarterfinals.
Peru was thrashed 5-0 by hosts Brazil at the Arena Corinthians on Saturday, with Farfan on the field. Farfan scored for Peru in its 3-1 win against Bolivia in the second round of Group A.
