Auxerre face Akalé absence
Wednesday, September 17, 2003
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AJ Auxerre midfield player Kanga Gauthier Akalé faces up to six weeks on the sidelines with a knee injury.
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Limped off
Akalé had to be substituted in the second half of Auxerre's 1-1 league draw at Olympique Lyonnais on Saturday, and tests have shown that he strained his knee but suffered no ligament damage.
Euro blow
The 22-year-old has begun the season impressively, starting six games for Guy Roux's team, scoring once. However, Auxerre must now do without the left-sided player for their UEFA Cup first-round tie against Neuchâtel Xamax FC, with matches on 24 September in France and 15 October in Switzerland.
