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Portugal Midfielder Deco Doubtful For Bosnia-Herzegovina Clash
The gifted midfielder could be forced to miss out on Wednesday's game...
17-Nov-2009 9:58:22 PM
Portugal coach Carlos Queiroz could be without the services of influential midfielder Deco when his men take on Bosnia-Herzegovina on Wednesday.
The Chelsea midfielder picked up a leg injury in Portugal's 1-0 home win against the Bosnians last weekend and was forced to leave the pitch after 84 minutes of play due to the knock.
Deco has a muscle strain in his right leg and could therefore be forced to watch Wednesday's game from the stands. Head coach Carlos Queiroz confirmed the injury during a press conference, but refused to comment whether Deco would be match fit in time.
Meanwhile, centre-back Bruno Alves is also nursing a knock he picked up in Saturday's game. The Porto star, who scored the only goal of the match last weekend, is battling to recover from a twisted ankle, but is expected to make it in time.
Stefan Coerts, Goal.com
The Chelsea midfielder picked up a leg injury in Portugal's 1-0 home win against the Bosnians last weekend and was forced to leave the pitch after 84 minutes of play due to the knock.
Deco has a muscle strain in his right leg and could therefore be forced to watch Wednesday's game from the stands. Head coach Carlos Queiroz confirmed the injury during a press conference, but refused to comment whether Deco would be match fit in time.
Meanwhile, centre-back Bruno Alves is also nursing a knock he picked up in Saturday's game. The Porto star, who scored the only goal of the match last weekend, is battling to recover from a twisted ankle, but is expected to make it in time.
Stefan Coerts, Goal.com
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