Reports from Spain's press say that the Costa Rican and Real Madrid goalkeeper has been cleared by doctors to play in Saturday's all-important clash with Barcelona.
Though most of the team's core lineup will be intact when Costa Rica takes the pitch against Haiti on Friday, the country’s best player will be watching from across the ocean in Spain.
Keylor Navas and Real Madrid recorded another shutout on Wednesday, this time against one of the world's best attacks in Paris St. Germain. San Keylor and company have only allowed two goals in 11 games so far this season.
After suffering an upset loss at home last week, Costa Rica heads north to take on regional rival United States, who's coming off a disappointing result of its own.
Costa Rica suffered a 1-0 upset loss to South Africa at home on Thursday night, casting serious doubts just a month before World Cup qualifying play begins.
Costa Rican stars Keylor Navas and Bryan Oviedo return to the national team after long layoffs, as the 23-man selection looks for its second straight win on Thursday when it takes on South Africa.