Larsson out of CL semi

Published: 8:04AM Sunday April 16, 2006 Source: Reuters

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Barcelona striker Henrik Larsson will miss Wednesday's first leg of the Champions League semifinal against AC Milan because of a thigh injury, the Primera Liga club said on Sunday. 

The Swedish international limped off the pitch just nine minutes into a 1-0 victory over Villarreal at the Nou Camp on Saturday. 

Larsson's replacement Santi Ezquerro followed him down the tunnel 25 minutes later after suffering bruising to his right knee and is doubtful for Wednesday's match at the San Siro. 

League leaders Barca will also be without Argentine international Lionel Messi, who is expected to be out of action for at least another three weeks with a thigh muscle tear. 

Brazilian forward Ronaldinho, who has been rested for the past two league matches because of a minor thigh injury, has been given the all-clear to play.    

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