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Season over for Middlesbrough's Alves

Middlesbrough's Afonso Alves has had his season cut short after scans revealed he has a broken foot.

The Brazilian was injured in a tackle in Boro's 3-1 loss to Newcastle on Monday, forcing him from the pitch.

"Afonso Alves' season is over after Gareth Southgate confirmed the striker fractured a metatarsal in his foot," read a statement on Boro's official website.

"He will take no further part in this season's campaign after scans this morning revealed the extent of the injury."

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