Argentina midfielder Lucas Biglia could be forced out of selection for the World Cup this summer after suffering a "severe" back injury during AC Milan's recent match against Benevento.
The 32-year-old was forced off the pitch after just 72 minutes in Milan's shock defeat to the 10 men of Benevento on Saturday and it has since been learned that Bigla has fractured two vertebrae in his back.
The Rossoneri released a statement on Sunday confirming that the midfielder is set for further medical tests over the coming days, but it is expected that Biglia will now miss the rest of the season and could even be ruled out of Argentina's squad that will travel to Russia this summer.