Bad break for Gamboa
Tuesday, October 7, 2003
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Grasshopper-Club have lost Argentinian defender Fernando Gamboa until Christmas with a broken arm.
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Grasshopper-Club have been hit by the news that their influential Argentinian defender, Fernando Gamboa, faces a lengthy absence after breaking a bone in the upper part of his left arm.
Absent until Chirstmas
The Swiss champions, who parted company with coach Marcel Koller last week, ended their five-game losing streak on Sunday with a 2-1 victory against FC Wil 1900. However, new coach Carlos Bernegger is now likely to be without Gamboa until the Christmas break.
Crucial away leg
Seen as the motivator of the side, Gamboa's absence will be sorely felt in the away leg of Grasshoppers' UEFA Cup first-round tie against HNK Hajduk Split on 15 October. The first leg in Switzerland finished 1-1.