Luis Mejía
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Positive recovery
Mejia should be available for the Panama national team after coach Thomas Christiansen said "there was a very good recovery of Coco, and the same goes for Luis Mejia", Deportes RPC reports.
Analysis: Mejia had made some international appearances before getting hurt in May, but it remains to be seen if he'll challenge Orlando Mosquera for the No. 1 spot at the World Cup. The fit-again player was very active last season with Uruguayan club Nacional and could offer an experienced option for his country. However, he'll lack value if he remains in a substitute role.
Spotted in team training
Mejia (muscular) was spotted training with the Panama squad during their first session on USA soil, marking a significant step forward in his recovery from the muscle tear that had kept him working separately from the group.
Analysis: Mejia's presence in collective training is an encouraging development for coach Thomas Christiansen heading into the World Cup opener against Ghana on June 17, with the goalkeeper's fitness having been a major concern since the injury struck during his final club appearance in Uruguay. The coaching staff will continue monitoring his condition closely before making any final decisions on his availability for what promises to be the most important fixture in Panama's recent football history.
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