Football: Adriano suffers fractured shoulder

ROME: Roma’s Brazilian striker Adriano faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines after fracturing his shoulder in an Italian Cup clash. The forward had to come off at half-time in the Italian Cup – Roma beat Lazio 2-1 – after suffering the problem. Roma said he will not need an operation but needs at least a month to recover.

The 28-year-old had made a rare start for Roma in only his seventh appearance of the season in all competitions. League leaders Manchester United, who are level on 45 points with Manchester City but have played two games fewer, host struggling Birmingham City today.

Published in The Express Tribune, January 22^nd, 2011.