Radamel Falcao included in provisional Colombia World Cup squad despite not playing since cruciate injury in January
Wednesday, May 14, 2014 by DailymailMonaco striker Radamel Falcao has completed his miraculous recovery from a serious knee injury in time to make Colombia's provisional World Cup squad.
The 27-year-old had to undergo surgery after suffering anterior cruciate ligament damage in January, with many doctors predicting it would take nine months until he was fully fit again.
But Falcao kept believing and working hard, and he will be available for Colombia's campaign in Group C, starting against Greece on June 14.
Miracle: Star striker Radamel Falcao has made Colombia's final World Cup squad
Blow: Falcao hasn't played since injuring his ACL in January
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