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'Manchester United's Antonio Valencia keen to prioritise playing for Ecuador by delaying ankle surgery'

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According to Mark Ogden of The Telegraph, Ecuador manager Reinaldo Rueda has brought up the possibility of delaying an ankle surgery for Antonio Valencia because of World Cup qualifying. This pertains to the metal plate in his ankle due to the double fracture he suffered vs. Rangers in 2010. The surgery is scheduled for immediately after the current United season.