Soldevilla setback for Espanyol
Tuesday, September 9, 2003
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RCD Espanyol central defender Toni Soldevilla faces eight weeks on the sidelines after cartilage surgery.
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RCD Espanyol central defender Toni Soldevilla faces eight weeks out after it was confirmed he would need surgery to repair a torn cartilage.
Pre-season problems
Soldevilla's problems began during pre-season when he complained of sharp pains in his left knee. Following tests yesterday, medical experts concluded that the 24-year-old required an operation.
Eight weeks out
Soldevilla will undergo surgery once he has recovered from a bout of flu. He will be out of action for a minimum of eight weeks leaving Espanyol coach Javier Clemente the task of restructuring his defence. The 20-year-old Daniel Jarque is expected to fill the vacant central defensive slot while Soldevilla recovers.
