Braga press on without Paulo Jorge
Thursday, September 11, 2008
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SC Braga will be without central defender Paulo Jorge until the beginning of 2009 after the 28-year-old underwent surgery in an attempt to heal a fractured bone in his right foot sustained in pre-season training.
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Portuguese club Braga expect Paulo Jorge to be out of action for six months. He is the latest name added to an injury list which includes Andrés Madrid and Vandinho – both of whom are nursing right thigh problems – and Bruno Tiago, who is recovering from a broken leg. Braga's UEFA Cup first-round tie against FC Artmedia Petržalka of Slovakia kicks off in northern Portugal next Thursday.