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Champions League News :: Injury scares for Man United before Barcelona test

Posted on 2008-04-23 by Gooner

Sir Alex Ferguson faces taking Manchester United into the first leg of their Champions League semi-final against Barcelona this evening without half of his usual defence. Nemanja Vidic and Wes Brown were both conspicuous by their absence when United trained at Camp Nou last night and the two defenders will need to pass late fitness tests if they are to face Frank Rijkaard's team.

Vidic missed the entire session for treatment of the knee injury suffered in the quarter-final against Roma three weeks ago and he is also suffering from a stomach bug. Brown was able to take part in some light jogging but watched from the sidelines as the first-team bibs were handed out for a practice match.

Ferguson is still hopeful that both players will be available but their inability to train will cause consternation ahead of a game in which he expects United's defence to be put under sustained pressure.

Sourced From : Guardian Newspaper

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