Source: Manchester_EveningNews
Anderson, Ferdinand injuries rock Reds
Manchester United midfielder Anderson has been ruled out for the rest of the season after rupturing his cruciate ligament during Tuesday's win over West Ham. Anderson, who was making his first appearance for over a month, suffered the injury during the first half of the 3-0 Barclays Premier League win. It is another setback for the Brazilian, who has struggled to hold down a regular place since joining United from Porto in 2007. Anderson will to Portugal in a fortnight for an operation and Ferguson said: The real bad news is that Anderson has a cruciate knee injury. He will be out for the rest of the season. It is a bad blow." Ferguson added: He was looking forward to the match on Tuesday and he was showing great energy to do well. It is a bit of a blow to us, particularly with the AC Milan game coming up because Michael Carrick is suspended. It is strange, when you see cruciate injuries it is usually something simple. He stretched out for the ball and his knee just popped. We have assessed the situation and know he needs the operation. That will be done in two weeks' time in Portugal once the swelling has gone down. Sometimes we have sent them to Dr Steadman in Colorado. In this instance he is comfortable with the surgeon he has dealt with in Portugal in the past. He will be out for six months and hopefully that should have him about right for the new season. Meanwhile, England skipper Rio Ferdinand will miss Sunday's Carling Cup final with a back injury. He has also been ruled out of England's international against Egypt after feeling a twinge in his back before Tuesday's Barclays Premier League match against West Ham. That came just three games into his comeback from a long-standing back complaint which kept him out for more than three months. What do you think? Have your say.
