Grav to miss Benfica clash
16 Oct 2006 - 09:37:25
Danish midfielder Thomas Gravesen has been ruled out of Celtic's Champions League clash against Benfica on Tuesday after failing to recover from a hamstring problem.
Gravesen, a summer signing from Real Madrid, missed Saturday's 4-1 win at Dundee United because of the injury, and the condition has shown little sign of improvement.
His absence will mean a first Champions League appearance for 19-year-old Evander Sno.
Aiden McGeady and Maciej Zurawski could also watch the Benfica clash from the sidelines after sitting out the tip to Tannadice with respective ankle and hamstring problems.
Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink is another doubt for the visit of the Portuguese giants after limping off shortly after scoring Celtic's third goal in victory against the Terrors.