Hamburg lose Demel for Galatasaray tie
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
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Central defender Guy Demel (left) is unlikely to be fit for Hamburger SV's Round of 16 tie against Galatasaray AŞ after the Ivorian tore muscle fibres in his left thigh, forcing him out for between three and four weeks.
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Hamburger SV central defender Guy Demel is unlikely to be fit for his side's Round of 16 tie against Galatasaray AŞ after the Ivory Coast international tore muscle fibres in his left thigh, forcing him out of action for between three and four weeks.
Second place
The 27-year-old has played in 20 Bundesliga games for Hamburg this season, with his side second only to Hertha BSC Berlin in the German table. Martin Jol's team can book a place in the UEFA Cup quarter-finals with victory against Galatasaray, with the home leg of the tie taking place on 12 March and the return at the Ali Sami Yen Stadium scheduled for 18 March.