Match Preview: Benfica v United 14/09/2011
6 Comments Rio Misses Trip To Lisbon, Portugal 13/09/2011
Nemanja Vidic, Rafael, Tom Cleverley and Danny Welbeck all remain in Manchester as expected, but Rio Ferdinand also did not travel to Portugal ahead of Wednesday’s Champions League match against SL Benfica. However, there was a boost for the defence as Jonny Evans and Pat Evra were passed fit… Despite growing concerns over Tom Cleverley’s health, the mid will face 4 weeks on the sidelines with ligament damage to his foot, but didn’t suffer a break or fracture, which was originally thought. Cleverley was on the end of a negligent tackle from Kevin Davies of Bolton Wanderers at the weekend, who were beaten 5-0… The Kids Are Alright – Fergie 19/08/2011
Sir Alex is excited by the upcoming first teamers at United. With the defence already plagued with injuries, the manager admits he is fortunate to have such good young back-up in the squad. In The Red’s first Premier League game this season, the average age of the XI was just above 24 years old… United Hit Where It Hurts With Injuries 14/08/2011
The Red Devils have suffered three injury blows in a matter of days, with Rio Ferdinand, Nemanja Vidic and Rafael Da Silva all ruled-out for weeks each. Rio and Vidic picked-up problems in the 2-1 win away to West Bromwich Albion on Sunday, while Rafael sustained a dislocation in Friday training… Manchester United’s £20 Million acquisitions of Blackburn Rovers defender Phil Jones is seen as a real ‘coup’ for Sir Alex Ferguson. Meanwhile, the partnership at England Youth International level with Chris Smalling looks ever promising. Our expert Frank Onyebu explains all… With @RioFerdy5 (Rio Ferdinand), @LuisNani (Luis Nani), @TheMichaelOwen (Michael Owen) and @J23Evans (Jonny Evans) all Tweeting on a regular basis, @WazzaRoon08 (Wayne Rooney) and @AntoV25 (Antonio Valencia) have decided to join the Manchester United Twitter Team. Follow them, and @UnitedLatest for all the best Red-related Tweets ! Match Preview: Newcastle v United 19/04/2011
Chris Smalling Looks To Impose Himself 28/03/2011
With Manchester United subjected to an injury crises at the back, Sir Alex Ferguson and The Red Devil’s coaching staff want 21-year-old centre-half Chris Smalling to play to his full potential and drive the Premier League leaders onto a record 19th domestic trophy. But can youth really claim silverware ? – We think so… Crocked Bolton Wanderers midfielder Stuart Holden has revealed that United defender Jonny Evans phoned him privately to apologise for his tackle over the weekend. Evans was shown a straight red card after he led with two feet going into a challenge with Holden on Saturday afternoon, leaving the American International injured for the next 6 months… |