QPR goalkeeper Julio Cesar suffers groin tear against Sunderland

28-Nov-2012 4:52:00 AM

The 65-year-old boss has confirmed the nature of the Brazilian keeper's injury sustained against the Black Cats, while praising his replacement between the sticks, Robert Green

QPR manager Harry Redknapp has confirmed that goalkeeper Julio Cesar suffered a torn groin in their Premier League encounter with Sunderland.

The 33 year-old was substituted at half-time during his team's goalless draw with the Black Cats at the Stadium of Light and was replaced by second-choice shot-stopper Robert Green.

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The position of goalkeeper has courted significant attention at Loftus Road this season after Green played just three games for the west London club before Mark Hughes signed the former Inter Milan No.1 to replace him and Redknapp was keen to praise both players.

"He did his groin. He tore a groin. He's a good pro, I've been impressed with him as a fella and can see why he's played at the very, very top," he told reporters.

"Rob Green made a great save when he came on, so we're lucky there we've got two great keepers."

The 0-0 draw against Martin O'Neill's side away from home was only the fifth point that the Hoops' have managed to pick up in their fourteen league games so far and they remain rooted to the bottom of the table, eight points from safety.

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