New Nedved blow for Juve Wednesday 23 February, 2005
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Juventus ace Pavel Nedved is out of the Siena game after being admitted to hospital for observation.
The Czech international will spend the next three or four days in Turin’s Fornica clinic after being knocked unconscious last night.
Nedved, who had only just returned to the team following a month on the sidelines with a knee injury, was stretchered off in the 1-0 loss to Real Madrid after clashing heads with Raul Bravo.
"I immediately noticed that something was wrong with Nedved as he wasn’t moving," explained boss Fabio Capello last night.
"He lost consciousness and can’t remember anything about the incident, but there’s nothing to worry about now and he’s already better."
However, Nedved was checked over by doctors this morning who suggested that he undergo a number of tests.
The midfielder is therefore out of the Week 26 clash at the Delle Alpi, which poses more problems for Capello.
There is some good news though as David Trezeguet has recovered from the flu and will be able to face the Tuscan minnows on Sunday.
It’s possible that the Coach could opt for a 3-4-3 formation to cope with Nedved’s loss, by fielding a trident attack of Trezeguet, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Alex Del Piero. |