Giggs sidelined for three weeks
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Ryan Giggs will join Ji-sung Park on the sidelines after suffering a hamstring injury during United's 3-2 win over Celtic.
Just before kick-off, the club revealed that Park will have surgery on ankle ligaments on Thursday and consequently miss the next three months.
Afterwards, Sir Alex Ferguson confirmed that Giggs would also be missing for three weeks having tweaked his hamstring as he won United a dubious first half penalty.
"It's very unfortunate for us and Ryan," said the Reds' boss. "But thankfully we'll have Cristiano Ronaldo [who was suspended for the Celtic game] available."
Wayne Rooney, who made a return to the starting line-up after completing a domestic ban, also picked up a knock but is expected to be fit to take on Arsenal at Old Trafford on Sunday.
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oh no, our best performer is out..
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the speed machine breaking down with age liaoz.
now, kirean richardson, ps rise to the occassion.
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Worst was Park also got injure on the same time... Now no effective left winger...
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Let's see.
Still got Carrick, Scholes, Fletcher, Richardson, Ronaldo, O'Shea.
Still quite good what.
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when i see this two players play, i will cry man.. not so stable yet..Originally posted by CoolMyth:Let's see.
Still got Carrick, Scholes, Fletcher, Richardson, Ronaldo, O'Shea.
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Same here!Originally posted by Dead_Man_Inc:when i see this two players play, i will cry man.. not so stable yet..
I will be in disgust whenever i see Fletcher play.
O'Shea looks clumsy because of his height.
Pray hard that Hargreaves comes to United.
Cheers.
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Fletcher accepts criticism as part of football
Darren Fletcher has shrugged off the critics who condemned him last term, insisting taking flak is all part of being a Manchester United player.
The Scotland international bore the brunt of fans' anger last term when results started to go against the Old Trafford.
Forgetting the youngster's tender years, supporters targeted Fletcher rather than looking for failing in others whose reputation promised more than it actually delivered.
Sir Alex Ferguson was forced to defend the Edinburgh-born midfielder on more than one occasion, even if he also admitted Fletcher suffered a mid-season blip which coincided with United's miserable early elimination from the Champions League.
Just as Ferguson suggested though, Fletcher appears to have matured over the summer and while the 22-year-old cannot be yet regarded as an integral part of United's first-choice line-up, his four appearances so far this term have all been effective, including Wednesday night's effort against Celtic.
'Taking criticism is part and parcel of football,' he said. 'What you have to try to do is focus on your own game and improve.
'As a player, every season is important at this club. If players stand still, so does the team. And Manchester United does not stand still.
'I know there will be times when I do play, and others when I don't.
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Aiyoh! How can you blast Darren Fletcher?
After all, he gave you guys the winning goal against Chelski in the Theatre of Dreams last season. Therefore, he shall be free of criticism.
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Eh! one goal doesn't make him a heroOriginally posted by CoolMyth:Aiyoh! How can you blast Darren Fletcher?
After all, he gave you guys the winning goal against Chelski in the Theatre of Dreams last season. Therefore, he shall be free of criticism. -
are you sure?
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Sir Alex Ferguson remains hopeful Ryan Giggs will make a quick recovery from the injury he picked up in last week's Champions League win over Celtic.
After Wednesday's 3-2 victory United said Giggs was expected to miss three weeks with the hamstring injury.
United boss Ferguson told Manchester United Radio: "It is the first time Ryan has ever suffered a hamstring injury in his right leg.
"We are hoping it won't take too long to heal," added Ferguson.
The Wales winger picked up the injury after he was fouled by keeper Artur Boruc, that consequently resulted in a penalty which Louis Saha converted.
Ferguson added: "It was absolute agony to lose him.
"He has been the leader of the team in many ways.
"To lose him so early is a blow to us. His form has been absolutely outstanding."
Giggs is likely to miss United's Premiership games with Reading and Newcastle and their Champions League clash with Benfica before he will be close to a return. -
its time for richardson to prove himself...i dun see any1 compete with him for the left wing berth now...
richardson carrick scholes ronaldo