Mata hurt in Wanderers win

News.com.au - 31/01
Western Sydney Wanderers’ 1-0 win over A-League cellar-dwellers Brisbane Roar has come at a cost, with Spanish star Juan Mata limping off early with a hamstring injury.

Western Sydney Wanderers’ 1-0 win over A-League cellar-dwellers Brisbane Roar has come at a cost, with Spanish star Juan Mata limping off early with a hamstring injury.

Mata, 36, lasted only 11 minutes at Suncorp Stadium on Friday night before being forced off with an injury that must have the former Manchester United and Chelsea midfielder in doubt for next Saturday’s derby against Sydney FC at Allianz Stadium.

“We were agonising over it a little bit, but it’s probably better to be precautionar...
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