The good news for Manchester United last weekend is that they became the only Big 4 team to win 3 points on Match-day 1 of the EPL. The bad news is that they’ve been rocked with injury woes.
Brazilian defender Rafael da Silva has been ruled out of action for no less than 10 weeks with a dislocated shoulder. This piece of info means that the youngster will have to wait until October to make his 74th appearance for Manchester United in all competitions since joining the club in 2008.
Rio Ferdinand and skipper Nemanja Vidic have also been added to Man United’s growing injury list. Speaking to the club’s official website, a worried but confident Alex Ferguson gave details by stating:
“Rio has hurt his hamstring and will be out for six weeks. With Vida, we don't know whether it's a nerve problem with his calf or not. He'll have that checked tomorrow [Monday].
“He could be out a couple of weeks. But with Chris Smalling, Jonny Evans and Phil Jones here, it's a godsend to be honest with you. Also, Patrice Evra will be back next week, he'll be fit, so I've got options.”
Manchester United’s injury list already contains the likes of Patrice Evra, Antonio Valencia, Michael Owen and Javier Hernandez. By the end of this week, Valencia and Owen could return to action, though.
Rio Ferdinand and skipper Nemanja Vidic have also been added to Man United’s growing injury list. Speaking to the club’s official website, a worried but confident Alex Ferguson gave details by stating:
“Rio has hurt his hamstring and will be out for six weeks. With Vida, we don't know whether it's a nerve problem with his calf or not. He'll have that checked tomorrow [Monday].
“He could be out a couple of weeks. But with Chris Smalling, Jonny Evans and Phil Jones here, it's a godsend to be honest with you. Also, Patrice Evra will be back next week, he'll be fit, so I've got options.”
Manchester United’s injury list already contains the likes of Patrice Evra, Antonio Valencia, Michael Owen and Javier Hernandez. By the end of this week, Valencia and Owen could return to action, though.
