Manchest United Team News: Sir Alex Ferguson confirms Anders Lindegaard out for "At least four weeks"
by Sweet science on Feb 3, 2012 12:30 PM GMT
in Manchester United: Team News
Email
Print
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson took his press conference this morning and the main news is regarding the goalkeeper situation. Our "number one" has injured his ankle ligaments, From Sky Sports
""De Gea should be fit. It looks like Lindegaard will be out for at least four weeks, maybe even five or six. It's ankle ligaments.
If Fergie is mentioning that David De Gea is fit, that suggests that he will slide back into the number one jersey in Anders's absence. Ben Amos done well against Stoke, but that was his first Premier League start, so I can understand the reasoning of sticking De Gea back into the mix, even if I don't agree.
Fergie also had this to offer on the other injuries
"We're a bit better in terms of injuries. I hope Wayne Rooney, Nani, Tom Cleverley and Ashley Young will all be in the squad. Rooney and Nani have trained for the last two days. It's more likely Tom will play against Chelsea reserves on Monday but he'll travel [on Sunday]."
Good news. This seriously enhances our depth and options. Most exciting is that, although it is seriously unlikely he will play, Tom Cleverley is very near to a return.
I expect Rooney to start, and maybe Nani to start on the bench, but wouldn't be suprised if he started. My thoughts behind this is that Park Ji-sung has been in very good form, coming off the left wing and his industry will be very helpful at the Bridge. Antonio Valencia is in no danger of being dropped. Also, if we need a goal, Nani is a very dangerous sub to bring on.
So, how relieved are you that our squad is nearing full strength once again? How much of a miss will Anders be?
8 comments
|
0 recs |
Do you like this story?
Comments
Park or Nani
For reasons mentioned, I think it’s a good idea to start Park on the left flank. However, he has a tendency to be less effective when he plays more than one match week — perhaps his energy levels are a bit lower and this is important for a player who is so industrious. Park did play the full 90 minutes during the past weekend and midweek.
Editor-in-Chief for The Busby Babe | SB Nation Soccer Contributor
http://twitter.com/#!/GeneUmTBB
It would be interesting to see his distance covered for the Stoke match though
I know he is probably in the upper tear of our team for distance covered, but it wasn’t as though he had to chase the ball for 90M’s….. He basically had one half to cover for most of the match
by Sweet science on Feb 3, 2012 7:27 PM GMT up reply actions
he also works hard drifting form wide to central positions, and vice versa.
Editor-in-Chief for The Busby Babe | SB Nation Soccer Contributor
http://twitter.com/#!/GeneUmTBB
one reason Fergie is comfortable at times playing with a two-man CM versus three-man CMs is...
because the work-rate of Park and Rooney helps provide cover in that area of the pitch.
Editor-in-Chief for The Busby Babe | SB Nation Soccer Contributor
http://twitter.com/#!/GeneUmTBB
I don't think Lindegaard will be missed..
I’ve faith in De Gea..
Try two of you
I have faith that the young spanard will prevail in the end. In fact it could be good for him that Lindegaard went down. He will be able to get back in the starting XI and prove to the United faithful and the rest of the football world that he is the GK of the future for United and I have faith he can do that. He just need confidence and it’s inctedibally difficult to do that when fans and the media pounce on every mistake he makes, he needs some time and there are people who are not for whatever reason willing to give him said time.
Ovechkin-Leich-Semin: The greatest line in hockey..............................Tee Hee
Proud supporter of the following clubs: Pittsburgh Penguins, Erie Otters, Columbus Crew, Boston Celtics and the best football clubs in the land: Manchester United F.C.
The Manchester United Football Club: Winning countless trophies and making City fans jealous and full of envy since 1902.
by Bradley James McEachern on Feb 5, 2012 9:30 AM GMT up reply actions
I have said all along he will be a fantastic keeper
But he isn’t at this stage. He will have great games. But then he will fuck up. A great keeper will screw up…. once a season maybe
De Gea for instance has screwed up in his last two games + the others from earlier in the season
So at this stage in his career, I don’t have confidence in him. And more importantly, I don’t think he has the confidence in his ability just yet.
by Sweet science on Feb 5, 2012 1:48 PM GMT up reply actions
Comments For This Post Are Closed
Secondary Sidebar
User Tools
Related FanPosts on The Busby Babe
FanPosts
Community blog posts and discussion.
