La Liga - Espanyol hit by new Finnan blow

Eurosport - Mon, 09 Feb 15:05:00 2009

Espanyol and Republic of Ireland defender Steve Finnan is facing up to a month on the sidelines with a thigh injury.

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The injury forced Finnan's withdrawal from the Republic squad for the World Cup qualifier against Georgia at Croke Park.

The 32-year-old former Liverpool and Fulham full-back picked up the problem during training and has been told he will need at least three weeks on the sidelines.

Espanyol lie second bottom of La Liga, above basement boys Real Mallorca only on goal difference.

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