Source: Team_Talk
Eduardo pulls out of Croatia squad
The Arsenal forward aggravated a thigh muscle injury against Olympiacos in the Champions League on Tuesday and is now likely to miss both of Croatia's matches.
Croatia coach Slaven Bilic has called up Nikica Jelavic, who could make his debut following his impressive performance and goal in Rapid Vienna's 1-1 draw with Celtic.
"Because of a thigh muscle injury, Croatian national team player Eduardo da Silva is most likely not able to play in the upcoming matches against Qatar and Kazakhstan," read a statement on the federation's website.
"The good news is that Eduardo will still come to the camp to finish his rehabilitation process with the medical staff in case he can show there might be a chance to play in Astana, on October 14."
Croatia host Qatar on October 10 before travelling to Kazakhstan four days later for their qualifying tie.
Bilic's men are two points above Ukraine, who have a game in hand, in the race for second spot, with England already qualified from Group Six.
