EPL latest: Manchester United vs. West Bromwich Albion
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has talked to the press regarding the team line up for the match against West Bromwich Albion.
The manager confirmed that Portuguese winger Nani may well be available for the fixture against West Brom, as the side looks to be back to their winning ways in the New Year. A win at West Brom would be the perfect way to kick off the New Year, following
the side’s frustrating draw against Birmingham City on Tuesday.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Nani-c27299 missed the Birmingham fixture owing to a hip concern but the manager claimed that it would be up to the coaching staff and himself to see the player’s training before making a decision. Ferguson may well not start the winger and could wait until the
Stoke City fixture to give Nani the starting place.
"We're looking at Nani as a possibility. We'll see how he is today, but he maybe has more chance of playing against Stoke," stated the 69-year-old.
Sir Alex has stated that his players are quite fatigued and owning to that he may have to make two or three changes. The manager added that the match on Saturday would be challenging, therefore, the players need to be rested in an attempt to keep the squad
stamina balanced.
"We expect a tough game on Saturday. West Brom have been a refreshing team this season - they play the right way and have a good threat. Their goal tally has been very good this season, particularly away from home. So we know it won't be easy," stated the
manager.
Ferguson has confirmed that veteran midfielder http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Paul-Scholes-c29394 would not be available for the fixture because of his groin injury. However, the manager claimed that the 35-year-old may be back in the first team training by next week. The manager has given the
unrest player a chance to relax so that he is fully fit by next week.
“We hope to have him back in training next week," stated the Man United boss.
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