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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.