Benteke out for six weeks

Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke is set to miss “four to six weeks” with a hip injury.

Tue, 24 Sep, 2013 - 23:44

Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke is set to miss “four to six weeks” with a hip injury.

Manager Paul Lambert confirmed the striker’s injury, suffered during the weekend win over Norwich, following Tuesday night’s 4-0 Capital One Cup defeat to Tottenham.

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