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Season over for Samuel
Sunday 23 December, 2007
Inter cannot celebrate the derby too much, as Walter Samuel has been diagnosed with a torn knee ligament and could be out for the season.
The defender was stretchered off in obvious pain during today’s 2-1 victory over Milan after he slipped in the penalty area.
Originally it was hoped he had only sprained his left knee, but tests have now shown a lesion to the anterior cruciate ligament.
The Argentine will require surgery to correct the problem and it is highly unlikely he will recover in time to play again this term.
It is another heavy blow for Inter, who must already do without Olivier Dacourt for the campaign and could lose Dejan Stankovic for three months if he too requires surgery on a recurring heel injury.
Luis Figo and Patrick Vieira hope to be back in action soon after long-term lay-offs.
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