Jansen out for three weeks after surgery

BLACKBURN striker Matt Jansen could be out for three weeks after having an operation yesterday to treat a cartilage problem.

Tue, 30 Nov, 2004 - 00:00

The 27-year-old’s career has been hit by injury since a freak scooter accident two years ago.

The former Crystal Palace forward returned to the first team after the appointment of Mark Hughes as manager and scored against Portsmouth on his first appearance of the season.

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