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Knight blow rocks Cottagers

26 Dec 2006 - 10:16:05

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Fulham skipper Zat Knight could be out for two months after breaking his jaw in two places in a domestic accident.

The 26-year-old centre-back was injured in a play-fight with his brother and missed the weekend goalless draw with West Ham as a result.

Cottagers boss Chris Coleman commented after that game: "Zat Knight came in on Thursday complaining of pain in his jaw.

"He said he had been fooling around with his brother. We had him x-rayed and it showed two breaks in his jaw.

"It's unfortunate for him. He could be out for two months, possibly more. It's come at a bad time.

"Zat has been playing well and has shown a lot of consistency.

"I can only go on what Zat said. He is a big boy, but I don't suppose his brother is much smaller and it is a freak accident.

"He said that is what happened and we believe him."

Knight himself added: "It was an accident, nothing more sinister than that.

"I'm absolutely gutted. Obviously, I feel I have let down the team at a vital point of the season."