Olisadebe out for Panathinaikos
Wednesday, September 24, 2003
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Panathinaikos FC striker Emmanuel Olisadebe will be out of action until the end of the year after knee surgery.
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Problem with kneecap
The Greek club's doctor, Argyris Mitsou, said the Nigerian-born forward would be sidelined for between ten and 12 weeks. He underwent an arthroscopy on his knee this morning where doctors discovered a problem with the kneecap.
Misses Hungary date
Olisadebe will miss Panathinaikos's remaining UEFA Champions League group matches as well as Poland's final UEFA EURO 2004™ qualifier away to Hungary. The 24-year-old played in Panathinaikos's 5-0 Group E defeat by Manchester United FC last week.