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Barthez out of Birmingham tie
Submitted By Ndubuisi
on Monday 3rd February 2003
Manchester United goalkeeper Fabien Barthez is to miss Tuesday's Premiership game at Birmingham City after picking up an injury in their 2-0 win at Southampton on Saturday.
Barthez left the pitch in the first half at St Mary's after a collision with Southampton player Michael Svensson. Roy Carroll was then brought in to replace the French international goalie.
The game also saw Southampton goalie Antti Niemi injured before full time following a collision with United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy.
According to United's website, Barthez has undergone treatment on is hip and thigh but he is also likely to miss the encounter with strugglers Birmingham.
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