FCBARCELONA.CAT

19.12.2009 19:01

Keita ruled out for three weeks

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Seydou Keita has been ruled out of action for three weeks after suffering a thigh injury that saw him limp of the FIFA World Club Cup final against Estudiantes in midweek.

The Mali midfielder's knock was the only downside of the trip to the Middle East that saw Barça secure their sixth major trophy of the season. Tests have revealed that Keita has a two-centimetre tear in his thigh muscle and will not be able to play again until the middle of January.

Final blow

After missing the semi final against Atlante, Keita then received a hefty knock in the final against Estudiantes. Now he faces a race to be fit for the African Cup of Nations when he will be expected to appear for Mali.