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Man Utd keeper Romero escapes serious knee injury on Argentina duty

Manchester United goalkeeper Sergio Romero did not sustain serious damage to his right knee in Argentina's battering at the hands of Spain on Tuesday.

Romero collided with Diego Costa when the Spain striker opened the scoring in the 12th minute of the contest in Madrid, and – having initially tried to play on – was replaced by Willy Caballero as Argentina went on to suffer a humiliating 6-1 defeat.

The 31-year-old, who was starting opposite David de Gea, the man he plays understudy to at Old Trafford, consequently underwent tests that ruled out major damage.

A statement from Argentina read: "Sergio Romero suffered a trauma to his right knee.