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One of the main defenders of the club Paulo Ferreira may not appear on the field this season. The 26-year-old defender broke his right foot bone in the World Cup qualifying match between Portugal and Slovakia.
Representatives of the London club confirmed that the Portuguese will need surgery. It will most likely be performed tomorrow. "He broke the fifth metatarsal bone, so surgery is necessary," said club doctor Brian English - "He will be released from the hospital within 24 hours."
However, club officials also stated that the injury could be less severe than expected and perhaps the player will be able to return to the field before the end of the season. After this injury, J. Mourinho's team is left with only five healthy defenders, as Wayne Bridge is also injured and Celestine Babayaro has been sold by the club.
