Lindegaard faces injury lay-off
February 03, 2012 12:15:06 UK
David De Gea looks set to start against Chelsea on Sunday.Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed that goalkeeper Anders Lindegaard will be sidelined for at least a month with an ankle injury.
As a worst-case scenario, the 27-year-old Dane could be out until late March after suffering ligament damage.
Lindegaard's injury means David De Gea is likely to be in goal against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.
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Ferguson said: "It looks like Lindegaard will be out for at least four weeks, maybe five to six, with ankle ligament damage.
"We don't know what his recovery from injuries is like, so we'll have to wait and see, but I would have thought at least four weeks."
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It looks like Lindegaard will be out for at least four weeks, maybe five to six, with ankle ligament damage.
Sir Alex Ferguson
However, there is some good news for United, 13.00 to beat Chelsea 2-0, as Wayne Rooney, Nani, Tom Cleverley and Ashley Young could all return to action this weekend.
Cleverley has not featured since picking up a foot problem during the victory at Everton in October, while Young has not played since the end of December.
Rooney and Nani have only been missing since last month's 2-1 win at Arsenal, but their return is a major boost for Ferguson as his side look to keep the pressure on Manchester City at the top of the Premier League.
United are 7.50 to retain their title while City can be backed at 1.10 to finish top.
"We're a bit better in terms of injuries," added Ferguson. "We hope Wayne Rooney, Nani, Tom Cleverley and Ashley Young will all be in the squad.
"It's more likely Tom will play against Chelsea reserves on Monday, but he'll travel. Rooney and Nani have trained for the last two days."
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