Xamax rue Rey absence
Friday, August 15, 2003
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Swiss UEFA Cup hopefuls Neuchâtel Xamax FC have lost striker Alexandre Rey for up to six weeks.
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Costly win
The 30-year-old Rey partially tore a ligament in his left knee during Tuesday's 2-0 qualifying round victory at Valletta FC when he collided with the Maltese club's goalkeeper. Rey faces at least a month on the sidelines so will miss the second leg in Switzerland on 28 August.
Back soon
"It is disappointing to get injured now but I hope to be back soon," he said. Rey had feared that he would need a third operation on his left knee after previous surgery in 1992 and 2001. However, doctors have told him he will be able to start running again within three weeks.