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Mathieu set for spell out

23 Feb 2010 - 09:07:59

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Valencia have been handed a cruel blow with the news Jeremy Mathieu will be out of action for up to three months.

The former Toulouse full-back underwent surgery on torn ankle ligaments he suffered in the recent Europa League last-32 first-leg 1-0 defeat to Club Brugge at the weekend.

Following the news, the 26-year-old is expected to sit out for the rest of the campaign.

Speaking to reporters on his release from hospital, he said: "I'm only focused on getting back to 100 per-cent fitness as soon as possible.

"What would really make me happy now would be for Valencia to overturn the 1-0 result against Brugge on Thursday in order to get through.

"I know the players will be giving their all in order to achieve this."