Delaney blow for Villa
27 Sep 2006 - 07:41:44
Aston Villa defender Mark Delaney faces further injury heartache as he will be sidelined for at least a month after undergoing further knee surgery.
The 30-year-old Wales international had only just returned to near full fitness after knee ligament damage last season, but now faces more time out of action.
Villa boss Martin O'Neill said: "We are hoping that in four to six weeks he could get back playing. A fit Mark Delaney would be an asset to us.
"He had his cartilage trimmed so he'll be out for a few weeks, but it is better sorting it out now than waiting around. He's had terrible luck.
"Hopefully this operation could help clear up the problem once and for all.
"I think Mark will just want to concentrate on building himself up and getting his knee as strong as possible, so he can be able to play a group of consecutive games."