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Ruud van Nistelrooy out for season after muscle tear in Hamburg draw
guardian.co.uk Apr 17 2011 09:06
Ruud van Nistelrooy injured in home draw with Hannover Dutch striker out of contract at end of the current campaignHamburg have said their striker Ruud van Nistelrooy has been ruled out for the rest of the season.The Dutch forward tore a muscle in his left calf during Saturday's 0-0 draw at home to Hannover in the Bundesliga.Van Nistelrooy told Hamburg's website on Sunday that "it happened toward the end. The pain got worse after the game". He added: "I'm sure to be out for some time."The former Manchester United and Real Madrid striker's contract with the club runs out at the end of the season.HamburgBundesligaEuropean footballguardian.co.uk � Guardian News & Media Limited 2011 | Use of this content is subject to our Terms & Conditions | Mo