Mattos misses Villarreal trip
Sunday, February 22, 2009
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Panathinaikos FC will be without Marcelo Mattos for Wednesday's UEFA Champions League first knockout round visit to Villarreal CF due to a thigh strain while full-back Loukas Vintra is a doubt after hurting his calf.
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Panathinaikos FC will be without Marcelo Mattos for Wednesday's UEFA Champions League first knockout round visit to Villarreal CF due to a thigh strain.
Vintra doubt
The Brazilian midfielder was injured during a 2-2 friendly draw against second division Ilysiakos FC last week and will not return until early March. Full-back Loukas Vintra is also a doubt for Wednesday after hurting his calf in training on Friday and he sat out Saturday's 2-1 Greek Super League defeat of Panionios GSS. Defenders Giannis Goumas and Gabriel both returned from injuries for that game, while Christos Melissis was on the bench after recovering from a thigh problem.