Surgery for Real Madrid's Van Nistelrooy: report

0 Comments | AFP, March, 2008

MADRID (AFP) — Real Madrid striker Ruud Van Nistelrooy was on Wednesday due to go under the knife following a right ankle injury and is likely to be out until season's end, the Marca sports daily reported on its website.

The Dutch hitman, last season's top league scorer, has been out of action for almost a month already, although the club did not immediately confirm he was on the point of surgery.

This season Van Nistelrooy has hit a dozen league goals, but has not found the target since January 20. Raul is the club's top marksman this season, scoring 13 goals in La Liga.

Despite a weekend loss to La Coruna, the Meringues -- who are defending champions -- have a seven-point lead over rivals Barcelona.

© 2008 AFP

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