Alex Rufer, seen here playing against the Central Coast Mariners. Photo / Getty
Wellington Phoenix coach Ernie Merrick has lost another player to injury after young midfielder Alex Rufer broke his leg playing for the Phoenix's reserve team on Sunday.
Rufer, 19, has played in four of the Phoenix's A-League matches this season but has also been playing in the ASB Premiership.
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was injured in a heavy tackle late in the Phoenix reserves' 3-2 loss to Team Wellington, fracturing the tibia of his right leg.
Further scans are still needed, but Rufer will need surgery and is expected to be out for the rest of the season.
Merrick is already juggling a spate of injuries to his defensive line-up.
