Javier Mascherano could miss Argentina clash with Colombia

Javier Mascherano could be an injury worry for Argentina and Barcelona after reportedly suffering a muscle spasm in the draw with Brazil.

The midfielder completed the match in Buenos Aires, which ended 1-1, but Argentine newspaper Ole say he might be a doubt for the key World Cup qualifier against Colombia on Tuesday.

That could throw his participation in El Clasico in doubt as Barcelona travel to Real Madrid next Saturday for a top-of-the-table clash in La Liga.

Argentina head coach Gerardo Martino said he will wait to see how Mascherano recovers before making a decision on his participation against Colombia.

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Argentina are already without Lionel Messi, Sergio Aguero and Carlos Tevez as they look to earn their first World Cup qualifying win.

They currently sit ninth in the 10-team group after two draws and a defeat from their opening three games.

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