Source: Team_Talk
Levein sees end to striking troubles
The Argentinian forward only signed for the Tangerines last month and made an impressive impact on their pre-season tour of Ireland.[LNB]Casalinuovo, 23, changed the game around against Drogheda after coming off the bench and also scored goals against UCD and Kildare to convince Levein to hand him a two-year deal.[LNB]However, United's shocking run of luck with forward players then claimed the ex-Velez Sarsfield man when he dislocated his shoulder in the final minutes of the tour.[LNB]Casalinuovo joined last season's top scorer Francisco Sandaza, Jon Daly and Kevin Smith on the treatment table, leaving Levein with only Danny Cadamarteri and youngster David Goodwillie as recognised attackers.[LNB]However, he has returned quicker than expected and has been able to take part in training over the last three days.[LNB]While the Hearts match on Monday will probably come too soon for Casalinuovo, he is expected to be back fit for the following week's encounter with St Mirren.[LNB]Levein said: "Damian has started training with the boys again so that's great news.[LNB]"I'm slightly worried there might be a bit of weakness in his shoulder and it could pop back out again if he gets tugged or lands awkwardly.[LNB]"But by next week he should be ready for a bounce game so we'll look into that."[LNB]Levein is happy with his side's build-up to the new campaign, but after coming off the back of an impressive pre-season to lose to Hamilton last season, the United boss is taking nothing for granted.[LNB]With five new players having arrived at Tannadice over the summer, there will be a fresh feel about the United side and Levein is expecting a bold show from his team.[LNB]He said: "I'm happy with the preparation over the summer but we won't know exactly how well it's gone until Monday.[LNB]"It's a great game to start the season with, we've always had good matches against Hearts.[LNB]"We've had a fair turnaround in players over the summer. Obviously we have a number of guys out injured and they will come back.[LNB]"But we've added five new guys to the squad so that brings a freshness.[LNB]"The days of having the same team for years are long gone, players move on more these days and as a manager you are used to rebuilding."[LNB]United will be frustrated waiting until Monday night, but while Levein would much rather be playing tomorrow along with the other teams, he insists rescheduling will not affect his side.[LNB]He said: "Having to wait until Monday night is a bit disappointing but television pays the money so they call the shots.[LNB]"We'd obviously like to be playing on a Saturday afternoon every week but modern football isn't like that.[LNB]"Even though the game is on a Monday night I'd still expect a good crowd and the fans will get behind us."[LNB][LNB] Dundee Utd v Hearts. Click here to bet.
