KARACHI: Pakistan’s derailed Champions Trophy campaign took another hit when ace penalty-corner specialist Sohail Abbas was ruled out for the 5-8th position matches to be played against Germany and South Korea.
Abbas’ thunder-strike against Spain was the last piece of action for the world’s highest goal-scorer after a blow to face in the same game left him out of action for at least six weeks.
Pakistan's 4-2 second round loss buried any hopes of a miraculous comeback by the greenshirts in the event and it will also rule out Abbas from his side’s four-test series against China at home.
“It's only puree food for me now,” said the Pakistani defender as he watched Australia thrash the greenshirts 6-1.
“It is very disappointing but is just one of those things.
“The ball deflected into my face and I couldn't get out of the way and now I am out of hockey for six weeks and won't be able to play the four-test series against China when we get home.”
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