Arturo Vidal May Not Play vs. Japan Due to Pain in Knee

Arturo Vidal has left the Chilean training camp due to pain in his right knee, and will not play against Japan, according to reports. The midfielder is coming off a serious injury in that knee which he suffered last season.

He went to perform individual training with a stationary bicycle, and Radio Cooperativa reports that he looked in pain.

There is hope that it’s just a precaution, as recurring problems in his knee could spell trouble. We await official details.

Vidal is yet to start for FC Barcelona after his summer transfer from Bayern Munich.