No Scotland trip for Hreidarsson
Wednesday, March 12, 2003
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Hermann Hreidarsson will miss Iceland's visit to Scotland on 29 March with a knee injury.
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Deep cut
The Ipswich Town FC defender suffered a deep cut on the joint during his side's English first division match against Stoke City FC on Saturday. The 28-year-old attempted to continue, but was unable to stand.
'Could have been worse'
"I was surprised when I saw how big the cut was, tried to stand up but found out there was nothing I could do," said Hreidarsson, who has 46 caps. "It is the worst injury I have had in my career. I have been very lucky so far and this could have been worse - I could have broken the foot."
Six-week recovery
Ipswich physical therapist, David Williams, said Hreidarsson went to a surgery where his muscle was stitched up and he will take at least six weeks to recover.
Third place
Iceland are currently third in Group 5 after losing at home to Scotland and beating Lithuania. Their next fixture after facing Scotland is in June at home to the Faroe Islands.