Robben to miss opener

ByReuters

Published 07/06/2008 at 15:24 GMT

Dutch winger Arjen Robben will miss the Netherlands' opening Euro 2008 Group C match with Italy after picking up a groin injury during training, the Dutch FA said.

FOOTBALL Robben Netherlands

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"First, it is an enormous disappointment for Arjen but also a big loss for the team especially because we lost Ryan Babel last week for the same position in the team," coach Marco van Basten said.

"Together with the medical staff, Arjen now will try to recover and we hope that he can still be valuable in the short-term for the team."

It is the latest blow in an injury-plagued season for Robben with his club, Real Madrid.

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