Will Power

Monday, September 27, 2010

Man. United Suffer Giggs Injury Blow

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson said Ryan Giggs will be out for two weeks after the winger suffered a hamstring injury against Bolton.

Giggs went off in Sunday's 2-2 draw at the Reebok Stadium and is set to miss Wednesday's Champions League tie at Valencia and league game at Sunderland.

"It is a hamstring and I am afraid he will be out for a couple of weeks," Ferguson told ESPN.

Wayne Rooney had an ankle problem but is expected to face Valencia.

Rooney was substituted after 61 minutes at the Reebok Stadium as United twice went behind to goals from Zat Knight and Martin Petrov but earned a point courtesy of efforts from Nani and Michael Owen.

"Wayne Rooney had a bit of a knock," said United assistant manager Phelan. "He has a little issue with his ankle. We don't know how serious.

"We will have a look in the morning but we think he will be OK for Wednesday.

"He has been playing with it for a couple of weeks now and during the game we decided he wasn't getting into the areas we wanted and he wasn't getting chances, so we had to change it."

United manager Sir Alex Ferguson's side failed to capitalise on Premier League leaders Chelsea being beaten at Manchester City on Saturday, although the Scot drew solace in his team's character to twice come back to level at Bolton.

"In the first half we should have done better but we did well to come from behind," said Ferguson.

"The second half was very even. Bolton were a real handful and our chances were reduced but we must take credit for coming back again. It shows a bit of character."

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