02.05.2008 20:37
Iniesta and Milito out for Valencia and Madrid
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Iniesta, with an inflammation to the external meniscus of the left knee, will be out for the next 10 days, while Milito, with a cartilage problem, will be out for the next two games.
Both will miss at least the next two games. In the case of Iniesta, it could be three, as the
estimated recovery time for his injury is ten days, according to the club’s medical staff.
Iniesta
After carrying out some exploratory work yesterday afternoon, it has been confirmed that the
player has an inflammation of the external meniscus in his left knee. He will receive some minor
treatment but will be out for 10 days.
Milito
On finishing the game against Manchester United, the player detected some problems in his
right knee. Following some exploratory work carried out yesterday, it has been confirmed that the
player has a cartilage problem and the situation will be assessed over the next few days to see
which course of action to take. The Argentinian will be out for the next two games.
Two of the most used players
Both Andres Iniesta and Gabriel Milito are two of the
players most used by Frank Rijkaard this season. The number 8 has played 49 games between league,
cup and Champions League, while the number 3 has played 42 games in all competitions.