Portuguese winger Luis Nani could make his return from injury this week and play against Fulham according to Manchester United manager Sir http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Alex-c4752 Ferguson.
Manchester City closed the lead last night on their cross-town rivals down to one point and with the crucial run-in phase in full swing, United have been missing the Seleccao star’s creativity up-front.
The former Sporting Lisbon man took a hit to his foot during the UEFA Europa League tie with Ajax and has been the sidelines ever since, missing important fixtures against Athletic Bilbao and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Wolves-c40952 in the process.
Against the Spanish outfit, his absence was particularly felt as the Red Devils crashed out of Europe once more after failing to match the attacking prowess of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Martinez-c24468 and Iker
Muniain.
However there is finally some good news on the injury front, as Nani is close to gaining full fitness and could resume training duties this week.
Sir Alex Ferguson spoke to the media and was relieved after announcing that the worst part of the club’s injury woes was over.
"There are no problems with injuries, it's much better now," he said.
"There was Jones getting that bout of flu but he's back. Jones was actually back on Friday but we didn't risk him on Sunday. He'll be available [for the Fulham game].”
He also commented that Owen and Anderson were still being nursed back from their respective problems, but http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Nani-c27299 should take to the Carrington pitch shortly.
"So they're all training apart from Nani, who should not be far away and might start training this week, while http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Michael-Owen-c25355 are the only other ones out.”
Lastly, he shed some light on United duo Vidic and Fletcher, who are definitely out for the season and will only return to action during the summer at the earliest.
"http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Darren-Fletcher-c10361 are obviously still long term,” the Scot said.
After City’s win over http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Roberto-c31294 Mancini’s men have a tricky date with a physical Stoke City at the Britannia.
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