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The club's legionnaire from Germany, Dietmar Hamann, will not be able to play for about a month due to an injury. The footballer strained his knee ligaments and will most likely miss both UEFA Champions League quarter-final matches against Turin.
The 31-year-old defensive midfielder from Germany suffered the injury in the weekend Premier League derby against . In the 40th minute of the match, he collided with the opponent's midfielder Leon Osman and could no longer continue playing, being substituted.
On the field, D. Hamann will most likely be replaced by the Croatian Igor Biscan. There is also hope that the Spanish midfielder Xabi Alonso, who has been recovering from a long-term injury, may make an appearance in the Champions League return match against Juventus.
In addition to missing the Champions League matches, D. Hamann will also have to miss important Premier League matches against , and .
