Viana's Christmas blow


By Matthew Jones
December 15 2002

Viana could be out for Christmas after a collision with a teammate. Plenty of other players are lined up to take his place however, but we all know that he will be a big loss. Hugo Viana has had a major blow after it was discovered that he has dislocated his shoulder. The incident happened after he collided with team mate John Karelse at the training ground

Viana will need surgery on the shoulder.

First indications were that he would not need to go under the knife, but after getting a second opinion, it would seem the problem is worse than first feared.

This is a major blow to Newcastle, especially as the Christmas period is an extremely important time in the calendar with the table tightening up, but the likes of Jermaine Jenas and Clarence Acuna ready to step in, Newcastle still have a decent midfield.



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