Try not to laugh...............
http://www.caughtoffside.com/2008/06...itle/7445.html
Things are going from bad to worse for Manchester United fans right now. Not only do they have to contend with Real Madrid dangling the world’s biggest carrot in front of Cristiano Ronaldo (and there’s nothing that the Portugeezer likes better than the orange vegetable), it now appears as though one of their star midfielders could be out with a long-term injury.
What’s worse, the injury to Anderson occurred as a result of a crunching Javier Mascherano challenge on Wednesday evening, when Brazil were playing Argentina. It’s not as if there needs to be any further bad blood between Liverpool and United, especially as they ‘enjoy’ such a fierce rivalry already.
Setanta report that angry Anderson left the field on a stretcher, clutching his knee. United fans will hope he makes a speedy recovery and is ready for the start of what could be a very productive season for the midfielder, especially if his mate’s playing in the white of Real Madrid come the start of the new campaign.
It may have been Brazil versus Argentina, but it was not without a taste of the North-West of England, it seems.
The South American rivals played out a rather disappointing goalless draw last night in their World Cup qualifying clash, a game that will more likely than not be remembered for the jeers directed at Dunga and the injury picked up by midfielder Anderson.
The Manchester United man went to ground following a challenge from Javier Mascherano, and would not get back up.
He was in considerable pain as the medics tried to work on the outside of his left knee, and was almost in tears as he was stretched off after three long minutes.
There is fear of ligament damage, something that could rule the youngster out for the start of the season if not more, particularly if it is the anterior cruciate ligament.
However, a confirmation will only come after scans later today, so there is reason for Manchester United and Brazil fans to hope it is nothing serious