Saha out or no out? Injuried again.
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Manchester United's striking options for the FA Cup final have been reduced after Sir Alex Ferguson confirmed Louis Saha will not be fit to take on Chelsea at Wembley.
The forward has scored some important goals for The Red Devils this term, but has made just two appearances since March.
He looked to have put his problems behind him when making a substitute appearance against Milan in the UEFA Champions League earlier in May, but a knee problem has flared up again.
He was assessed by the club's medical team and they do not expect him to be fit for the Wembley spectacular.
"He picked up an injury in his knee during training last week," said manager Sir Alex Ferguson. "He was pencilled in to face City last week, but got an injury."
Asked if Saha will be available for the cup final, Ferguson added: "I would say not, no."
Gary Neville is making progress in his battle to overcome an ankle injury, but Ferguson is unsure as to whether his captain will be fit to lead the team out at Wembley.
"Gary has been doing some light running this week, and did a bit more aggressive work this morning," Ferguson told the club's website.
"Obviously he's up against it for the final but we're going to give him a chance because he deserves to be fit.
"He'll have to do some serious work with the football next week as we've not introduced that part yet. Whether it will be soon enough, I have my doubts - unfortunately." -
Saha wants to stay
Louis Saha insists he has no plans to quit Manchester United.
The French striker's future has been the subject of speculation in recent weeks with Lyon admitting they would be interested in the player.
Reports have suggested United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is looking for a new striker as he grows increasingly frustrated with his injury problems.
Barcelona ace Samuel Eto'o is believed to be a transfer target for United and should a new striker arrive at Old Trafford over the summer it will raise a question mark over Saha's future.
However, Saha is not worried about any increased competition for places in the United side and he has played down rumours linking him Lyon.
"I want to stay," Saha told L'Equipe. I have just won my first title with Manchester United and it is really great.
"I want so much to win other titles with the club.
"Interest from other clubs? I don't know anything. I love my club and I don't want to leave it.
"If they are saying other good strikers are coming to United I find that good, if that helps us defend our title and win others next year."
Should Lyon fail to lure Saha back to France they are drawing up a list of alternatives to bolster their attack.
The French champions are believed to be keeping tabs on West Ham's Carlos Tevez, Bayern Munich's Roy Makaay and Milan forward Alberto Gilardino.
Makaay could be the best option for Lyon as the Dutchman looks likely to leave Bayern in the summer with the German club planning a major rebuilding plan after a disappointing season this term. -
this guy can be really fustrating. get a better striker before selling him
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i think its time....
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I agree! He should be offloaded fast man...keep getting injured and still want to stay..just getting pay and doing nothing.. anyway, I believe when SAF gets a good striker-deal, he'll say byebye to saha-boy in a flash!
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out out out!!
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Wow you are back... Long time never see you around... We have put you on inactive mode - MIA... at the ~sgForum Red Devils~ folder.Originally posted by RvnRooRon84:I agree! He should be offloaded fast man...keep getting injured and still want to stay..just getting pay and doing nothing.. anyway, I believe when SAF gets a good striker-deal, he'll say byebye to saha-boy in a flash!
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out..
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Hmm, i guess we'll not see him playing as much as this season should Fergie sign a new striker.
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from some fergie's interview I have seen his facial expression when they mentioned to him about saha..he was kinda frowning and say i dont know abt saha..dont think he's fit. That's an indication of frustration from fergie and many speculate saha will be off load after the end of the season.
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i think even if Saha was fit for FA Cup, SAF might just give that seat to Eagles instead..
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Saha set to miss cup final
Louis Saha seems unlikely to feature in United's FA Cup final clash with Chelsea due to a knee problem.
The French striker, who has been blighted by injuries over the last two months, made a return to action in the final 13 minutes of United's Champions League defeat in Milan.
But Saha suffered a relapse in training last week and is now set to miss next Saturday's showpiece at Wembley.
"He picked up an injury in his knee during training last week," revealed Sir Alex Ferguson.
"He was pencilled in to face Manchester City last week, but got an injury."
Asked if the 28-year-old will be available for the cup final, the United boss added: "I would say not, no."
Cya brother!
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going going gone....so sad, he was good and hence Fergie bought from Fulham but since his injury, he looks jaded.
then again, he might have a genuine case loh, becos hamstring can take very long recovery. Giggs was also at a point in time troubled by hamstring injuries. -
Originally posted by zocoss:
Wow you are back... Long time never see you around... We have put you on inactive mode - MIA... at the ~sgForum Red Devils~ folder.
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Welcome back.[/b] LOL
Been busy with shifting house and all; so took a lot of time setting up network and the comp ah..
Anyway, I don't hate Saha; he can be veryy good only if he's not having those disgusting injuries man! Sad Sad..
But well, never hate to he goes either..
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Originally posted by RvnRooRon84: LOL
Been busy with shifting house and all; so took a lot of time setting up network and the comp ah..
Anyway, I don't hate Saha; he can be veryy good only if he's not having those disgusting injuries man! Sad Sad..
But well, never hate to he goes either..
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Fergie fed-up as Saha injured for Man Utd's awards night!
http://www.tribalfootball.com/article.php?id=39581
Louis Saha's relationship with Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is at breaking point.
The Guardian says the relationship has become increasingly strained because of the striker's susceptibility to injury, with the Frenchman claiming he was not fit enough even to attend Manchester United's end-of-season dinner.
Saha was at Old Trafford on Sunday to collect his Premiership winner's medal but he later submitted a doctor's note explaining that he was unable to drive and would therefore not attend the club dinner. Although he was given permission to stay at home, it is felt by some inside the club that he could have made it.
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Fergie loves Saha
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has moved swiftly to quash rumours that he is losing patience with injury-prone striker Louis Saha.
Saha will miss Saturday's FA Cup final against Chelsea with an aggravated knee injury, and it was thought the latest in a long list of injuries for the Frenchman could have forced Ferguson to offload the World Cup star in the summer.
But the Scot is willing to accept the fact that Saha - who has started just four games this year - will pick up injuries because of his explosive style of play.
"Louis is the type of player who is built for speed," said Ferguson. "Over the years he has always had hamstring problems but we were aware of that when we signed him.
"He is such a fantastic striker, we decided to take the risk and in some ways we are pleased with that. He has made a good contribution when he has been available and we just accept it as part of the game."
Despite his injury problems this season, the France international still managed to find the back of the net 13 times, albeit all-but-one of them before the first of week of December.
And he now looks set to stay at Old Trafford next season, although it seems certain Ferguson will add to his strike force with at least one new signing over the summer, with Dimitar Berbatov, Michael Owen and Samuel Eto'o all linked with United over recent weeks.
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so does SAF want him or not?
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Originally posted by Dead_Man_Inc:
hows ur new home?