La Liga - Van Nistelrooy out for season

Eurosport - Thu, 13 Nov 14:43:00 2008

Real Madrid striker Ruud van Nistelrooy will miss the rest of the season after having surgery on his right knee.

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The 32-year-old Dutchman went to the United States this week to consult top surgeon Richard Steadman, who operated on the same knee in 2000 while the player was at PSV Eindhoven.

The Liga club stated that following tests and arthroscopic surgery, it was decided to operate to try to repair damage to the external meniscus.

"Taking all this into account, the estimated length of absence will be between six and nine months, depending on the clinical development," the statement read.

Real are fourth in the Liga table after 10 games, but only two points behind arch rivals Barcelona.

They were knocked out of the Copa del Rey on away goals by third-tier club Real Union in midweek and coach Bernd Schuster has come in for severe criticism.

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Reuters

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  1. At least his chins alright! thats the main thing!

    From D, on Thu 13 Nov 7:25PM

  2. ah that's v.bad news...as much as I hate real madrid i wish him a quick recovery...never pleasant to hear such news...truly a world class striker...and VISCA ELBARCA

    From Abderrezzaq, on Thu 13 Nov 6:36PM

  3. R.I.P. - Real Madrid (2008-2009)

    From Tim, on Thu 13 Nov 6:28PM

  4. Great news to me. I'm avid Real fan and never like Ruud. I hope he recover quickly and going to the home! This is great for in-form striker Gonzalo and 'best in the history' Raul 'El Siete'.

    From Olimpist, on Thu 13 Nov 5:30PM

  5. I hope you come back stronger

    From Segun, on Thu 13 Nov 3:55PM

  6. ha

    From Donis, on Thu 13 Nov 3:38PM

  7. Hes a top striker, hope he recovers

    From Robert, on Thu 13 Nov 2:34PM

  8. I've never supported any of the clubs he has played for but greatly admire him. I know him to be a great asset for any club. Wish him a quick recovery. Joe

    From joseph, on Thu 13 Nov 2:18PM

  9. idiot! you shouldnt wish a good sportsman such thing, how much as you may hate him.

    From Juan P, on Thu 13 Nov 1:56PM

  10. Great news! Thats cheered me right up!

    From D, on Thu 13 Nov 1:38PM

  11. Ex- Manchester Udiver! He taught Christiano Ronaldo everything he knows. Feel sorry for him though. Never a nice thing to hear.

    From Kehinde, on Thu 13 Nov 1:33PM
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