Fletcher falls by wayside at United
Friday, March 28, 2008
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Manchester United FC's bid for European and domestic glory has taken a blow with midfielder Darren Fletcher counted out for six weeks with knee ligament damage.
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United ambitions
The 24-year-old suffered the injury playing for Scotland in Wednesday's international friendly against Croatia in Glasgow and could miss the rest of the season. United are vying to retain the Premier League title and to lift their first UEFA Champions League trophy since 1999.
Ferguson faith
"It's a bad blow," said manager Sir Alex Ferguson, whose team entertain Aston Villa FC on Saturday before Tuesday's UEFA Champions League quarter-final first-leg trip to AS Roma. "I still believe the most consistent team will win the league. I'm confident in my squad. We've got proven winners and enthusiasm to succeed." Fletcher has made 14 league appearances this term and won plaudits after some impressive recent displays.