Silvestre out of Porto showdown
Monday, February 23, 2004
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Manchester United FC's Mikaël Silvestre is set to miss both legs of their tie against FC Porto through injury.
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Smith collision
The 26-year-old French international defender limped off during Saturday's 1-1 draw against Leeds United AFC after a collision with opposing forward Alan Smith.
'Big blow'
"It is a big blow for us but we will just have to get on with it," said United manager Sir Alex Ferguson, whose side travel to Portugal for the first leg on Wednesday and then host the return at Old Trafford on 9 March.
