UEFA give Russia permission to replace Pogrebnyak - report

0 Comments | AFP, June, 2008

MOSCOW (AFP) — UEFA has given Russia permission to substitute injured striker Pavel Pogrebnyak, Russian media reports said Saturday, indicating a doctor accredited with European football's governing body had signed a statement saying he ought not to play at Euro-2008.

Earlier, the Russian camp had called in UEFA's medical commission to examine the knee injury Pogrebnyak suffered in a warm-up friendly win over Serbia in a move which seemed likely to presage his withdrawal from the squad.

Such a visit from UEFA medical staff is required if a player is allowed to be replaced once the official squad has been announced.

Zenit St Petersburg striker Pogrebnyak had been hoping to get fit for Tuesday's match with Spain after Thursday undergoing an examination at the...

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