Source: Team_Talk
Srktel expected to take on Kiwis
Martin Skrtel is expected to be fit for Slovakia's opening World Cup match against New Zealand despite being struggling with an ankle problem.[LNB] Skrtel was substituted early in the 3-0 friendly win over Costa Rica on Saturday, prompting fears he would miss the tournament with an ankle problem.[LNB]However, scans showed the injury was not as serious as first thought, and the Liverpool defender has responded well to treatment.[LNB]"Based on preliminary conclusions, there is no damage to the tissue (in his ankle)," said Ladislav Pavlovic, the squad's chief physician.[LNB]Slovakia face New Zealand on Tuesday before taking on Paraguay and Italy in their remaining Group F games.
