Robinho risks missing Roma trip
Monday, February 11, 2008
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Brazilian international Robinho is a major doubt for the first leg of Real Madrid CF's first knockout round tie against AS Roma after he sustained a stomach injury.
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Robinho is a major doubt for the first leg of Real Madrid CF's first knockout round tie against AS Roma after suffering a stomach strain.
Two weeks
The Brazil forward injured his abdomen in the early stages of Madrid's 7-0 defeat of Real Valladolid CF on Sunday. He underwent tests today which have confirmed that the 24-year-old will be sidelined for up to a fortnight.
Question mark
The lay-off leaves Robinho out of the weekend league fixture against Real Betis Balompié, and in serious danger of missing the UEFA Champions League trip to Roma on 19 February. The former Santos FC player has scored eight goals in 21 Primera División outings this season, his third at the Santiago Bernabéu.