Adriano injury poses problems for Barca

 　　MADRID, March 21 (Xinhua) -- FC Barcelona have suffered another injury setback¹ with the news that left back Adriano will be out of action for at least 10 days.

　　Adriano was forced out of action at halftime of his side's 5-3 home win over Granada on Tuesday night with a muscle problem in his right leg above the knee.

　　He will miss Barcelona's visit's to play Mallorca in the BBVA Primera Liga on Saturday and also for Barca's visit to face AC Milan in the Champions League the following week and is doubtful for the visit of Athletic² Club Bilbao to the Camp Nou stadium the following Saturday.

　　The loss of the Brazilian is especially important because Eric Abidal is also out of action as he waits for a liver transplant and Barcelona are now without a specialist left back. Carles Puyol can cover on the left, but in important matches Barca coach Pep Guardiola prefers to play Puyol in central defense³.

　　Meanwhile Dani Alves will be suspended for the trip to Mallorca after seeing two yellow cards on Tuesday night.

1 setback   

n.退步，挫折，挫败

参考例句：

• Since that time there has never been any setback in his career.从那时起他在事业上一直没有遇到周折。
• She views every minor setback as a disaster.她把每个较小的挫折都看成重大灾难。

2 athletic   

adj.擅长运动的，强健的；活跃的，体格健壮的

参考例句：

• This area has been marked off for athletic practice.这块地方被划出来供体育训练之用。
• He is an athletic star.他是一个运动明星。

3 defense   

n.防御，保卫；[pl.]防务工事；辩护，答辩

参考例句：

• The accused has the right to defense.被告人有权获得辩护。
• The war has impacted the area with military and defense workers.战争使那个地区挤满了军队和防御工程人员。