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Barcelona's Brazilian defender Douglas injured, out 4 weeks

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) - Barcelona says Brazilian right-back Douglas will be sidelined for up to a month after he tore a muscle in his left leg in training on Sunday.

The 24-year-old was not selected for Sunday's league match at Deportivo La Coruna that Barcelona won 4-0.

Douglas has made one start in four appearances this season, playing 73 minutes in one La Liga game and also taking part in three Copa del Rey matches.

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