Juninho out of Ireland clash

MIDFIELDER Juninho Pernambucano, injured in Olympique Lyon’s 2-1 victory at AJ Auxerre on Sunday, will miss Brazil’s friendly against the Republic of Ireland at Lansdowne Road tomorrow.

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“Scanning revealed a dislocated ligament in the left knee. Juninho started a recovery programme today,” Lyon said on their website.

Juninho left the pitch in the 26th minute of the Ligue 1 game.

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Courts Soccer International Place: Ireland Place: Lansdowne Road Person: Juninho Person: Juninho Pernambucano Person: Lyon Event: Ligue 1 Organisation: Olympique Lyon Organisation: AJ Auxerre Organisation: Brazil Organisation: Republic of Ireland

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