Pepe out for three weeks
Published 17:11 09/08/10 By Pa Sports
Real Madrid defender Pepe has been ruled out for three weeks because of a calf injury, the club have confirmed.
The 27-year-old suffered the blow in Saturday's pre-season friendly against the Los Angeles Galaxy, which Madrid won 3-2.
Tests revealed a grade-two tear and Pepe is now doubtful for the start of the club's Primera Division campaign, which is set to begin on August 29 at Real Mallorca.
Pepe missed much of last season with a cruciate ligament injury in his right knee, although he was part of Portugal's squad for this summer's World Cup.
