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Calf problem sidelines Beattie

14 Jul 2008 - 12:38:50

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Sheffield United's pre-season preparations have been hampered by the news that James Beattie has been ruled out of the Blades' pre-season games in Hungary, Belgium and Holland.

The 30-year-old former Southampton and Everton striker is suffering from a calf complaint but should be fit for the start of the Championship campaign.

United boss Kevin Blackwell confirmed to the Sheffield Star: "The niggling calf problem, which has caused him a bit of discomfort in previous pre-season campaigns, has forced him to miss a week's training so we've left him back at the ranch to catch up."

Beattie scored 22 goals in 41 appearances for United last term.