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Morientes set to miss Chelsea clash

Former Liverpool player Fernando Morientes is set to miss Valencia's clash with Chelsea
Former Liverpool player Fernando Morientes is set to miss Valencia's clash with Chelsea

Valencia striker Fernando Morientes is set to miss both legs of his side's Champions League quarter-final against Chelsea after damaging his right shoulder while on duty with Spain.

Morientes sustained the injury during the first half of Spain's 1-0 home win over Iceland on Wednesday night, and could be sidelined for up to a month.

Spain team doctor Genaro Borras said: 'The shoulder will have to be immobilised for 15 days and he will be out between three to four weeks. It is not the first time Morientes has had a problem with the shoulder.'

Valencia travel to Chelsea for the first leg of their quarter-final tie next Wednesday, before hosting the return meeting on 10 April.

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