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Villa injury hits Spain hopes

Sunday, October 7, 2007

Spain have been dealt a blow just six days before their UEFA EURO 2008™ qualifier against Denmark with David Villa ruled out with a sprained ankle.

Spain have been dealt a blow just six days before their crucial UEFA EURO 2008™ qualifier against Denmark after forward David Villa suffered a sprained ankle on club duty for Valencia CF.

Ankle injury
The 25-year-old sustained the injury to his left ankle midway through the first half of Valencia's 2-1 defeat against RCD Espanyol on Saturday after a tackle by Milan Smiljanić. Tests by the club's medical staff have revealed the extent of the damage with Villa ruled out for up to three weeks. The news means the player, who has scored 13 times for his country in 26 appearances, will not feature against Denmark, nor the friendly against Finland four days later. Villa is also a serious doubt for Valencia's UEFA Champions League Matchday 3 visit to Rosenborg BK on 24 October.

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