Man Utd General News
Man Utd Injury & Team News Update: Rooney, Nani & Jones
Man Utd take on West Ham on Saturday evening in the 3rd round of the FA Cup and Sir Alex Ferguson has given a team and injury news update ahead of the game.
Manchester United take on West Ham at Upton Park on Saturday evening in the 3rd round of the FA Cup.
Speaking at his weekly press conference ahead of the game, United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has given a team and injury news update with the latest on Wayne Rooney, Nani, Phil Jones and Darren Fletcher.
Speaking to ManUtd.com, Ferguson revealed there is bad news concerning the fitness of Rooney with the striker set to miss another two weeks with a knee injury picked up in training on Christmas Day. Rooney will therefore miss the West Ham game as well as next weeks Premier League clash against Liverpool.
Fergie told the clubs official website:
“Wayne’s still injured, and it looks like going to be out another two weeks or so “
“It’s a surprise as he was meant to be back training now. So he’ll be out for longer than we thought and I don’t think he will be fit for the Liverpool match.
“The injury is nothing serious. He just got clipped behind his knee. Nothing shows in the scan but he’s still feeling it. Hopefully in two weeks it’ll be sorted but nonetheless it’s a loss.”
There is better news on winger Nani who has been missing for several weeks through injury with Fergie confirming he’s due to return to training today [Friday] and defender Phil Jones is also back and in contention to feature this weekend against the Hammers.
Darren Fletcher’s inclusion however, may depend on the state of West Ham’s pitch with Ferguson claiming the heavy winter pitches don’t suit the Scottish midfielder.
“The ground has been really heavy recently and I don’t think the pitches have suited him [Fletcher]. I’ve explained that to him.
“But we’re in good shape now with good options. We’ve utilised the squad very well in the last few weeks.”
What would your starting eleven be for this weekends game? Get involved in the comments section below.
Kenzlove
January 4, 2013 at 10:47 am
Johnstone, vermilj, smalling, vidic, buttner, tunnicliffe, scholes, giggs, valencia, welbeck, chicharito
nanee ernest
January 4, 2013 at 10:52 am
Rooney injury is a great lost mostly the game btw united nd liverpool,nani wil boost up d team
collins mbah
January 4, 2013 at 12:02 pm
Well come back Nani.we miss you a lot.
collins mbah
January 4, 2013 at 12:19 pm
Most of time i dn,t relly believe saf because he is dribler.donot be suprise to rooney playing against liverpool
Totti
January 4, 2013 at 12:34 pm
Wouldn’t be surprised if Utd get beat by the Irons especially when their prodigal son returns. Joe Cole will play his heart out for them.
Zack
January 4, 2013 at 5:44 pm
Great news!nani back in training hop we wil b seeing u soon.
Gift Ligomeka
January 4, 2013 at 9:09 pm
Nani is good,just encourage & tell him his mistake iremember well his fantastic contribution last season.
Gift Ligomeka
January 4, 2013 at 9:10 pm
Nani is good,just encourage & tell him his mistakes, iremember well his fantastic contribution last season.
Adegbehin Adejuwon.
January 5, 2013 at 4:13 am
Thank God for the Nani return.We have hope in him.
Nani go ahead dribbled them show them u are capable to lift the trophy.
Ali Abshir
January 5, 2013 at 4:15 am
United need to improve on their playing style no matter they are winning the games. We need an eye catching game like how Barcelona.
Gerald williams
January 5, 2013 at 4:42 am
Thank God Nani is back, Saf just caution him on his mistake.help him out. Wayne should work on his fitness before returning fully.
unitedman
January 5, 2013 at 5:09 am
NANI17 is back! hope to see him in action soon.. Mis those conter attacks by him!
unitedman
January 5, 2013 at 5:13 am
we need NaNi fit and strong especially for the game against Real Madrid! he is our key! so SAF should give him confidence and game time soon!
ben njovu
January 5, 2013 at 5:47 am
thank God nani is back what of ando?
Mwale
January 5, 2013 at 6:48 am
Nani is a wow,an exceptional talent.wel cum bek
adekola adeyemi
January 5, 2013 at 7:45 am
Its a good news for nani coming back cos of liverpool match
abdul
January 8, 2013 at 4:01 pm
Winger Nani, does it mean he will be ready for the sunday’s match against liverpool?
pv
January 5, 2013 at 7:53 am
ando is already back in training 😀
fergie should dump valencia for now and bring back nani. AV cant cope with the no.7 pressure… NANI on the other hand is amazing when hes on form. He had injury issues earlier but i just hope he comes back fit and strong and bring back that flair united have missed. nani on the right kagawa left till wazza comes back
abdul
January 8, 2013 at 4:03 pm
That is absolutely right at the moment we need winger nani instead of valencia
prince
January 5, 2013 at 8:07 am
ben amos,smalling,vidic,buttner,mickel kean,turniclef,paul schools,jose lingard,nani,welback,giggs
Maxwelljullah
January 5, 2013 at 8:27 am
I’m so glad 2 hear Luis nani z back..u r wel come
muhammad
January 5, 2013 at 9:41 am
Amos,Jones,Smallin,Ferdinand,Buttner,young,Cleverly,Powell,Kagawa,Welbeck,Chicharito
Amadi Chuks
January 6, 2013 at 9:09 am
Can’t wait 2 see my wonder kid back!LUIS NANI
ultra
January 6, 2013 at 6:38 pm
The great playmaker is backz! What a news am just happy the flop v7 would rest and learn n17 is absolute talent.
Msakwa freeman
January 8, 2013 at 5:42 am
Well cum back louis,we need him especially for the madrid clash coz he got the necessary dribbling
abdul
January 8, 2013 at 4:04 pm
Winger Nani, does it mean he will be ready for the sunday’s match against liverpool?