November News 2003
   
Wednesday November 19, 2003
Michael cancelled his training with Manchester
Michael Schumacher hurt his right knee on 2 November while playing in a football match with a team in Echichens. He had to leave five minutes before the end of the first half-time.
"I left the field early to avoid taking any risks," said Michael. "My knee hurt a little after the match but now it feels much better. I am ready to play once again."
Now it seems that this light injury is taking a little bit more time to heal than expected. The six-time world champion had to cancel his practice session with the Manchester team. His spokesperson said: "He likes football and he wants to play without any restrictions." The spokesperson also added that it is not a serious problem and that Michael will be fine for his 2004 F1 season.
The next important meeting for the German ace will be on 11 December, when he will drive his Ferrari F2003-GA against a Eurofighter airplane of the Italian Air Force in acceleration runs competition.