Big news coming from Uruguay is Luis Suarez has picked up an injury in training.

Luis Suarez has damaged his meniscus and will undergo surgery on Thursday morning, according to Uruguayan journalist Martin Charquero. The recovery time is generally 4-6 weeks and he should be ready for the World Cup, but the doctors can’t confirm anything right now.

ATENCIÓN. Luis Suárez será operado en la mañana de meniscos. Aparentemente llegaría a jugar el Mundial. No se puede creer. #VAMOSLUIS

— Martin Charquero (@MartinCharquero) May 22, 2014

La noticia está confirmada. Lo bueno,dentro de lo malo, es que es muy probable que pueda llegar a estar en el Mundial. #VAMOSLUIS — Martin Charquero (@MartinCharquero) May 22, 2014

Pablo Suarez, brother of Luis Suarez, confirmed the news on twitter. Local newspaper Tenfield.com also confirmed the injury.

También lo confirma su hermano Paolo Suárez. pic.twitter.com/xWc4MaOyhV

— Martin Charquero (@MartinCharquero) May 22, 2014

Luis Suarez has been in brilliant form for Liverpool this season, scoring 31 goals, winning the Professional Footballers’ Association Players’ Player of the Year, Football Writers’ Association Footballer of the Year, Barclays Premier League Player of the Year, Barclays Premier League Golden boot Winner and European Golden Boot award. This will be a big blow for Uruguay who are highly dependent on attacking duo Luis Suarez and Edinson Cavani. 

Uruguay are placed in the group of death with England, Costa Rica, and Italy, they will be certainly hoping Suarez plays a big part to help them qualify for the knockout rounds.