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16 10 2007

Internazionale striker David Suazo has been banned for one match following his dismissal in the UEFA Champions League game against PSV Eindhoven.

Two goals from Zlatan Ibrahimovic clinched victory for Inter in the Group G match earlier this month, before Suazo was red carded in the final minutes for using an elbow.

The Honduras international, who had only come on as a substitute in the 61st minute, will now miss Inter's next Champions League clash against CSKA Moscow on 23rd October.

He will come back into contention for the home game with the Russian a fortnight later.

Suazo, who only joined Inter from Cagliari in the summer, has had to compete with the likes of Adriano, Hernan Crespo and Ibrahimovic for a place in Roberto Mancini's side this season.



13 10 2007

Misfiring Inter Milan striker Adriano is still struggling for fitness after a back problem sidelined him from training earlier today.

The Nerazzurri who aren't on international duty were called up to take part in a light aerobic session at Appiano Gentile this afternoon, but the Brazilian didn't participate.

Instead, the South American took part in some light gym work as he struggles to recover from a back injury that he picked up around 10 days ago.

The former Fiorentina and Parma youngster has had a tough start to the season given the severe competition for places in the starting XI.

After being dropped altogether from the club's Champions League squad, Adriano has made just three Serie A appearances so far this term.

The Italian champions have been given tomorrow off by boss Roberto Mancini and will return to the Coach's disposal on Monday afternoon.



01 10 2007

Zlatan Ibrahimovic looks set to be missing for Inter Milan's Champions League clash with PSV Eindhoven on Tuesday.

The Swedish international was stretchered off during the Nerazzurri's 4-1 win over Roma on Saturday and now looks highly unlikely to feature against the Dutch side.

With Julio Cruz suspended and Adriano and Cesar Aparecido unavailable in Europe, the absence of Ibrahimovic, who rates his chances as slim, is a real blow to Roberto Mancini.

The striker said: "It was a stud that left a small hole in my foot," he explained. "It is swollen and we have to look at it further, but I don't know if I can make it."

Inter are likely to start with Hernan Crespo and David Suazo, while the Serie A leaders also have Marco Materazzi and Patrick Vieira sidelined through injury.



 

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