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Football: Mamadou Sarr ruled out against Sudan

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Real Sociedad defender Mamadou Sarr is ruled out of Senegal's two matches against Sudan after a calf injury. Medical tests confirmed a muscle injury to the soleus in his left leg, according to Senenews, while the length of his absence remains unknown.

Senegal defender Mamadou Sarr, a Real Sociedad player on loan from Chelsea, will miss the Lions' two matches against Sudan because of a calf injury, according to Senenews. Medical tests carried out by the Spanish club confirmed a muscle injury to the soleus in his left leg.

Mamadou Sarr had been included in the squad of 25 players called up by Senegal coach Patrick Vieira. He came off at half-time in the Europa League match against Olympique Lyonnais. Real Sociedad has not indicated how long he will be unavailable, according to Senenews.

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