For a moment there, Manchester United fans were beginning to think that this is going to be an effortless season and that the Red Devils will breeze through the season maintaining their impressive form. But football is nothing but unexpected. Injury problems have again began to plague the team. Last week, Rooney suffered a hamstring injury that sidelined him in the Devils’ match against Stoke City. This is a potentially devastating blow to the Red Devils. First, Rooney has carried the team as its main scorer. He is arguably one of the hottest football players in the world right now so his potential sidelining will definitely affect them. Second, Rooney further depletes the Manchester United roster. The team is already suffering through a lot of injuries, most notably with Nemanja Vidic. While other players, like Rio Ferdinand, is just coming out of a long lay-off because of injury related problems as well.

It’s a good thing that he was able to bounce off that injury and was again in the starting 11 as it defeated Norwich 2 – 0.  Rooney’s injury prone so any news about him being sideline will certainly cause jitters among Manchester United fans. The big question is, will Rooney evade any major injuries this season?

Sir Alex Ferguson has said that the injury itself is unusual because a dead leg usually lasts for just three or four days. He further revealed that the blood clot that is one of the causes of the problem has become knotted and this has caused calcification. He said that treating this will take a long process and this is the reason he will be unfit to play for the rest of the season. Sir Alex further revealed that it’s a really big blow for O’Shea given that he would’ve been a sure starter this season because of the Manchester United defense has been reduced because of injuries. O’Shea is known for being very versatile at the back and he can even play midfield, which really makes it a bigger disappointment that he’ll be gone for the season.

With the Red Devils beset by all these injuries it’s a big accomplishment for the team that it has soared to the top of the Premiership League again. Will O’Shea’s injury stop this momentum or is the team just too hot right now that one less player would hardly matter at this point? Personally, I’m hoping for the latter.

O’Shea will also miss Ireland’s friendly with Brazil at the Emirates Stadium on March 2 and a scheduled end-of-season training camp.

Ferguson says the upcoming friendly date is one that club managers could do without.

He added: “I don’t even think the international managers think they’re all that important now. They never play their full team and there’s always drop outs.”

Vidic is one of the most consistent defenders in the team and his injury comes at a very bad time for the Red Devils. Vidic suffered his injury during the warm-up for the FA Cup third round match versus Leed United. The Red Devils will go on and lose 1-0 and handing Sir Alex Ferguson his first ever third round defeat in the FA Cup every since becoming United’s team manager.

Because of the injury, Vidic will definitely miss the match against Birmingham this weekend and the game against Burnley next weekend.

Vidic’s injury is just one of the many injuries the Red Devils’ defensive side has suffered this season. Vidic’s partner, Rio Ferdinand, has been sidelined for months because of his own injury problems.

We’ll see how Vidic’s problems get resolved especially since there are also rumors that he is unhappy at Old Trafford and would like to move to another team, preferably Real Madrid.

But it looks like his health woes are still not behind him. Ferdinand recently had an injection in order to help ease his back problems that have been blamed as the cause for all of his health problems.

Ferdinand has been out of action since the last week of October and even though Sir Alex Ferguson has said that Ferdinand is not out on the long-term, he has missed 13 games already. At this point, there really is no good news yet and his schedule for a return remains uncertain.

Ferdinand has remained optimistic about his situation and has even promised that he will be available for the World Cup in South Africa next summer.

I admire Ferdinand for keeping an optimistic attitude despite his injury and health problems. It’s tough not being able to know whether you can really get back to your old fighting form but Ferdinand is keeping his chin held high and I believe that his positive attitude will help him recover more quickly from his injury.

At the launch of his new charitable Foundation last week, Ferdinand insisted his place at next summer’s World Cup in South Africa was not in jeopardy.

It was an important statement, not only in terms of a health bulletin but also the positive attitude it betrayed.

The Red Devil center-back has been injury plagued of late and has not played for the team since the Red Devils’ 2-0 loss against Liverpool last October. He’s been sidelined because of a calf injury that has been traced back to a back problem he’s had in the past.

There’s been much speculation on Ferdinand’s injury including talk that his injury is far more serious than what is being reported. But Sir Alex Ferguson has repeatedly denied that Ferdinand’s injury will be long-term. Fergie has also expressed confidence that Rio will be back soon to help in the Red Devils’ cause and to defend the team’s Premier League championship.

It’s no surprise that Manchester United’s defensive capabilities has been severely tested because of the injuries its defense has suffered. Wes Brown, John O’Shea, Jonny Evans and Gary Neville have all been injured and are now in the sidelines slowly recovering from their injuries and helplessly watching their team as it tries to maintain its position in the Premier League table. But in fairness, the injuries of some of the team’s top defensive players show Fergie’s strong knack for picking the right boys because the team has only conceded three goals since Ferdinand last appeared.

If your reserve members are playing this well, it shows just how deep the talent is in Old Trafford.

I am out with updates with players,coaches and staff so there’s no news coming from my side.I was however reading tabloids about Ronaldo being a wuss and he hopefully signing off the Spaniards. Ferguson hasn’t yet comment anything on Ronaldo’s transfer or Tevez’s stay but both things are kept out from today’s game.Both lads are playing probably their final game for United and Fergie will make sure to sweat every possible magic from them.

Barca as team are usually focused with their game n are not making any tabloids like us.Their team though is hit with series of injury list and they still might look to get their injured ones fit first rather than dealing with transfers.Messi is the key for today’s game.If he’s in mood,there’s a lot for Van De Sar to do.It would be a league combined in one game and there couldn’t be any causalities with players.

For my pick,Rooney,Tevez,Ronaldo,Carrick,Scholes,Giggs,Evra,Ferdinand,Vidic and Rafa shall do great.Anderson,Evans and Berbatov can be on benches.Fergie would probably start with Berbatov and put Tevez down which won’t be any good for United.Again my words,Today’s game will be more on picking correct players for both sides.If we go with wrong strike force Fergie has spilled his beans, and if he pulls right cards we are master of Europe.

Prediction:-I think the game will start with enough excitement to kill world’s oldest coach with heart attack.Ronaldo will start with his usual bitchiness but will turn into a scorer as the game will progress.Rooney will make sure that Barca’s defense and especially Pique stay in their bay.Vidaa-Ferdinand will crush Messi in their arm pits and Evra will make  Xavi like he did to Drogba.All in all United are winning !!!!!

2-1

The fight just took off when the grounds men asked United to move to other pitch.Its still not clear who started off first.

Guys we missed that fight.The Chelski’ man was huge and still Evra looked no way to leave him.Evra is a composed player and i doubt of him doing that.On the other hand,The chelsea guy similar like those heavy bodyguards fighting here and there.

Also,Rio Ferdinand apologized a steward after kicking her by mistake after the match got over.

As such Chelsea guys played a Rude game and now their grounds men are doing same with the visitors.I hate those scumbags!!! :<

Will this be tagged in  injures :P

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Comeback for players may look easy in some sense but with Gary’s age and the fact that he has been out quite for time this wont be an easy task for him.The pace with the game has increased.New blood and new players has drastically changed the game what United used to play.Short passes have now become frequents,players are now loving to long runs,ball are flying more longer range that even Giggs sometimes feel awkward to handle. Scholes though is the only fledgling that i would continue seeing this season.Giggs hasnt been to impressive or lets say effective for United this season.Scholes adpation with United’s lads and also setting standards higher with himself has made his way through United’s star studded mid-field. Will all this be with Gary to?Defense has been strength for United conceding mere 15 goals in 32 games this season.Ferdi-Vida combination and sturdy Brown-Evra,Gary will need a lot show to make himself on pitch. Brown’s positioning at wing back is best ever and wont see him anywhere else.Gary still shares the toughest contendership with Brown and its hard to match him with his power and tackles.

Gary has been out since last May and has been suffering from multiple injuries.United though, has a set team in defense its hard time now for Gary to return into his place.Danny Simpson and Brown both have improved a lot after Gary absense.I recommend Gary to still take rest for another 2-3 weeks and return back with bang like or Scholesy did.I still suggest that right the team is perfectly biased and any changes in squad can unbalance things.For example,if Gary returns back, he wont be that fit or equally fit compared to Brown.So he might reduce the attack speed at flanks.

Saha has also returned back into first team and now we hardly have any injured in beds.So its all know working on our sides.

Lets see how will Fergie figures and takes Gary.

Vidic who missed his last match against Tottenham is likely to recover before the Pompey match.I did miss him the most when Tottenham scored their first goal while Wes Brown was busy watching the move.

Vidic is United second for maximum starts of the game just one game behind Ferdinand’s total of 29. He has only missed 4 matches of the season prior the Sunday’s clash.

(PS: Dont worry Gunners the new pairs of Fab’s Leg will last longer.) :P