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By FRANCO PANIZO
The U.S. men's national team won't be the only team to suffer from Steve Cherundolo's ankle injury.
Having picked up the knock in the Gold Cup final against Mexico last Saturday, Cherundolo has been ruled out for four weeks, meaning he will miss all of Hannover 96's preseason preparations. It is likely, however, that Cherundolo will be healthy for Hannover's season opener on August 6 against TSG Hoffenheim.
The captain of the team, Cherundolo helped Hannover to a fourth-place finish last season.
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