Marquez could sit out qualifier with muscle strain

January 23, 2009
BARCELONA, Spain -- Mexican defender Rafael Marquez strained a leg muscle while playing for Barcelona, raising doubt whether he will be able to play in next month's World Cup qualifier against the United States.

The 29-year-old left Barcelona's 0-0 tie against Espanyol after just 10 minutes Wednesday night. A scan performed after the Copa del Rey match revealed the strain, and Barcelona said he will be sidelined for two weeks.

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