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30.08.2007 12:47

Eto’o out for at least 8 weeks

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Samuel Eto’o’s injury against Inter Milan last night will see him sidelined for up to 8 weeks, although doctors have yet to fully decide on his treatment.

Eto’o was forced off after just two minutes on the pitch last night when he tore a tendon in his right thigh as he shot for goal. The club doctors have been examining the Cameroon striker and earlier today released the following statement:

“Samuel Eto’o suffered a partial tear of the tendon in the rear of his right thigh during last night’s game. The injury has been confirmed by tests carried out today at the Clínica Asepeyo in Sant Cugat. The correct treatment for the player’s recovery will be determined over the next few hours and a decision made as to whether any surgical intervention is needed. In any case, treatment is expected to keep the player out of training for eight weeks”.