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Bierofka blow for Stuttgart
Wednesday, 20 July 2005
VfB Stuttgart will go into their upcoming Bundesliga and UEFA Cup
campaigns without Daniel Bierofka after the midfielder suffered a broken
ankle in a pre-season friendly against AC Siena.
Free transfer
The 26-year-old, recently signed on a free transfer from Bayer 04
Leverkusen, broke his left ankle in a challenge with Siena defender Daniele
Portanova.
Immediate surgery
Medics took Bierofka to a nearby hospital where the diagnosis was
confirmed and the former German international immediately underwent surgery.
It is not yet known how long Bierofka will be out for, but club officials
expect him to be sidelined for several months.
Injury hoodoo
It is Bierofka's second major injury in under a year. He missed much
of last season after having an operation on a persistent back problem,
making just 16 Bundesliga appearances for Leverkusen. |
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