Sevilla s Navas to miss Valencia, Man United matches

Seville March 9 (IANS) Sevilla announced on Friday that their right winger Jesus Navas will miss the Spanish football club s upcoming two matches against Valencia in La Liga and Manchester United in the second leg of UEFA Champions League last-of-16 due to a right calf injury.

The 32-year-old sustained an injury to his right calf during Sevilla s 2-5 defeat against Atletico Madrid on February 25 reports Efe.

"His development in the last 48 hours has not been as fast as was hoped and as such Sevilla FC s medical team carried out further tests that revealed a small injury to the player s right calf " the club said in a statement.

"His recovery will depend on the injury s evolution in the coming days."

Sevilla are set to play against Valencia on March 10 while Manchester United s game is scheduled for March 13.

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