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Maniche, Deco sidelined from Portugal squad due to injury

(Xinhua)
Updated: 2008-10-08 08:44

LISBON -- Portugal midfielder Maniche and playmaker Deco have been sidelined from the Portugal squad for the upcoming World Cup Group One qualifiers against Sweden and Albania, the Portugal Football Federation said on its website on Tuesday.

Atletico Madrid's Maniche, Luis Garcia and Sergio Aguero (L-R) react after scoring against PSV Eindhoven during their Champions League Group D match in Eindhoven September 16, 2008. [Agencies]

The announcement said that Maniche and Deco had not recovered from injuries sustained at their clubs Atletico Madrid and Chelsea.

Portugal had already seen the injury woes that ruled Chelsea central defender Ricardo Carvalho and Atletico midfielder Simao Sabrosa out of the competition.