Makukula out of Nacional tie Tuesday, 7 September 2004 Sevilla FC's new Portuguese striker Makukula will be out of action for between four and six weeks after undergoing cartilage surgery. Misses Nacional tie The Under-21 international limped out of Saturday's friendly match against English side Bolton Wanderers FC with the problem and had the operation on his right knee in a Madrid clinic last night. Makukula, who will miss Sevilla's UEFA Cup first-round tie against Portuguese opponents CD Nacional, said: "I am much better after the surgery." Im guessing he should be back in a week or two.