PSG's Yepes out for season

Monday, 5 February 2007

Paris Saint-Germain FC defender Mario Yepes has suffered an ankle injury that will rule him out of action until the end of the season. The Colombian centre-back was injured during Sunday's 1-1 draw against rivals Olympique Marseille.

'Huge setback'
"It is a huge setback for the club," PSG chairman Alain Cayzac told reporters. Yepes will undergo further tests on Tuesday to assess whether he needs surgery. PSG, who are one point above the relegation zone in 17th position in Ligue 1, resume their UEFA Cup campaign away to AEK Athens FC in the Round of 32 next Wednesday.

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