Nancy struck by Malonga misery
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
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AS Nancy-Lorraine striker Chris Malonga faces up to a month on the sidelines with a thigh problem and is set to miss the beginning of his club's UEFA Cup campaign.
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Month out
The 21-year-old was substituted during the first half of Nancy's 2-1 defeat away to OGC Nice on Saturday and is facing four weeks on the sidelines after tests revealed a muscle tear. Pablo Correa's team finished fourth in Ligue 1 last season and are due to begin their UEFA Cup campaign in the first round on 18 September, with the draw taking place in Monaco on 29 August.