Luis Suarez Set to Miss Uruguay's World Cup Opener Due to Injury

Striker Suffers Calf Problem in Training

Veteran Forward to Undergo Tests

Uruguay's hopes of a strong start to their World Cup campaign have been dealt a blow with the news that star striker Luis Suarez is set to miss their opening match against South Korea due to a calf injury.

The 35-year-old picked up the knock during training on Monday and was forced to withdraw from the session.

Uruguay's medical team is now assessing the extent of the injury, but it is understood that Suarez is unlikely to be fit in time for the team's first game on Thursday.

The loss of Suarez is a major setback for Uruguay, who are already without another key forward, Edinson Cavani, due to injury.

Suarez is Uruguay's all-time leading goalscorer with 68 goals in 134 appearances.

He was expected to play a key role for the team in Qatar, where they are hoping to reach the knockout stages for the fourth time in the last five tournaments.

Uruguay will now have to rely on other attacking players, such as Darwin Nunez and Facundo Pellistri, to step up in Suarez's absence.

The team's other group matches are against Portugal and Ghana.