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Inzaghi out with injury, career hangs in balance
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November 13, 2010, Saturday
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AC Milan's 37-year-old striker Filippo Inzaghi is likely to miss the rest of the season after suffering cruciate ligament and meniscus damage in his left knee, leaving his career hanging in the balance.
"After a consultation the doctor has confirmed the need for surgery," a Milan statement said on Thursday.
Inzaghi, whose contract expires at the end of the season, suffered the injuries after coming off the bench in Wednesday's 3-1 win over Palermo which sent the Rossoneri top of Serie A.
Milan decided against offering Brazil's Ronaldo a new deal when he suffered a similar injury two years ago but the club's esteem for Inzaghi suggests an extension may be available.
"It can't end and it will not end. Pippo is in our hearts and we in his," Milan's website said.
Inzaghi vowed to carry on playing once fit. "I don't give up. I will do everything, believe me, because it is not over. I will also do it thanks to your strength and your energy," he said in a statement to fans.
The former Italy player, part of the World Cup-winning squad in 2006, has worked hard to stay in peak physical condition in order to keep playing at the top level into his late 30s and the fact he is usually a substitute has also kept him fresh.
Brazil striker Alexandre Pato also looks set to miss the Milan derby with a thigh problem leaving Massimiliano Allegri almost obliged to play Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Robinho and Ronaldinho.
Second-leg win
In Spain, Malaga marked Manuel Pellegrini's debut as coach with a dramatic 3-2 second-leg win over Hercules that put it into the last 16 of the Copa del Rey on Thursday.
Uruguayan striker Sebastian Fernandez scored a last-minute diving header at the Rosaleda, after Hercules had come back from two goals down to put itself on the brink of qualification on the away goals rule.
The sides had drawn 0-0 in the first leg last month.
Former Real Madrid and Villarreal boss Pellegrini replaced the sacked Jesualdo Ferreira last week, and took charge of a team at the foot of the La Liga standings having lost every home game so far this season.
Elsewhere, fourth-tier Portugalete held 2007 and 2008 finalist Getafe to a 0-0 draw but went out on the away goals rule having drawn 1-1 at home in the first leg.
"It's on days like this that the coach is valued better for saying nothing than for speaking," Getafe coach Michel told reporters, after his team were whistled off at the Coliseum. "We've gone five games without a win. There are many things that need sorting out."
Valencia crushed third-tier Logrones 4-1 to progress 7-1 on aggregate and Real Mallorca drew 2-2 at Sporting Gijon to go through 5-3 on aggregate.
"After a consultation the doctor has confirmed the need for surgery," a Milan statement said on Thursday.
Inzaghi, whose contract expires at the end of the season, suffered the injuries after coming off the bench in Wednesday's 3-1 win over Palermo which sent the Rossoneri top of Serie A.
Milan decided against offering Brazil's Ronaldo a new deal when he suffered a similar injury two years ago but the club's esteem for Inzaghi suggests an extension may be available.
"It can't end and it will not end. Pippo is in our hearts and we in his," Milan's website said.
Inzaghi vowed to carry on playing once fit. "I don't give up. I will do everything, believe me, because it is not over. I will also do it thanks to your strength and your energy," he said in a statement to fans.
The former Italy player, part of the World Cup-winning squad in 2006, has worked hard to stay in peak physical condition in order to keep playing at the top level into his late 30s and the fact he is usually a substitute has also kept him fresh.
Brazil striker Alexandre Pato also looks set to miss the Milan derby with a thigh problem leaving Massimiliano Allegri almost obliged to play Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Robinho and Ronaldinho.
Second-leg win
In Spain, Malaga marked Manuel Pellegrini's debut as coach with a dramatic 3-2 second-leg win over Hercules that put it into the last 16 of the Copa del Rey on Thursday.
Uruguayan striker Sebastian Fernandez scored a last-minute diving header at the Rosaleda, after Hercules had come back from two goals down to put itself on the brink of qualification on the away goals rule.
The sides had drawn 0-0 in the first leg last month.
Former Real Madrid and Villarreal boss Pellegrini replaced the sacked Jesualdo Ferreira last week, and took charge of a team at the foot of the La Liga standings having lost every home game so far this season.
Elsewhere, fourth-tier Portugalete held 2007 and 2008 finalist Getafe to a 0-0 draw but went out on the away goals rule having drawn 1-1 at home in the first leg.
"It's on days like this that the coach is valued better for saying nothing than for speaking," Getafe coach Michel told reporters, after his team were whistled off at the Coliseum. "We've gone five games without a win. There are many things that need sorting out."
Valencia crushed third-tier Logrones 4-1 to progress 7-1 on aggregate and Real Mallorca drew 2-2 at Sporting Gijon to go through 5-3 on aggregate.
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