Boro dealt Rochemback blow
Tuesday, February 21, 2006
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Middlesbrough FC midfielder Fábio Rochemback will be out for eight weeks after damaging ankle ligaments in an FA Cup match at the weekend.
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Ligament damage
The 24-year-old sustained ligament damage in the 2-0 FA Cup fifth round victory at second-tier club Preston North End FC on Sunday. Steve McClaren's side are currently preparing for their UEFA Cup Round of 32 second-leg tie against VfB Stuttgart on Thursday, leading 2-1 from the first leg in Germany.
