Manchester United hit by Anderson KO blow: Brazilian could be out for two months

22 February 2011 07:40
Manchester United have been dealt another body blow on the eve of their Champions League tie at Marseille as midfielder Anderson has been ruled out for two months with a torn hamstring. [LNB]The Brazilian pulled up with the injury early in the first half of United's FA Cup victory over Crawley on Saturday. [LNB]He had ice treatment on the side of the pitch but was replaced at half-time by Wayne Rooney. [LNB] Injury woe: Anderson (left) will be missing as United battle on three fronts[LNB]Scans showed worse damage than expected on Monday and he has been advised to rest for up to eight weeks. [LNB]Anderson, 22, had just started to find form after battling back from a cruciate ligament injury sustained last season. [LNB]United boss Sir Alex Ferguson rewarded him with a new four-and-a-half year contract in December and had been keen to give him more responsibility while Michael Carrick and Darron Gibson struggle to convince. [LNB] New deal: Ferguson (left) chose to extend Anderson's Old Trafford stint in December[LNB]United are already without Park Ji-sung, Michael Owen and Jonny Evans for the tripto France, while Rio Ferdinand remains doubtful with a calf problem. [LNB]Marseille have their own injury problems but influential playmaker Mathieu Valbuena has made a return to training following a knee injury.[LNB] I want to win more at United! Evra ends exit talk to sign new three-year dealIs that all you've got in reserve? Fergie's fringe players let him downUnited's Champions League boost: Marseille hitman Gignac to miss clashAll the latest Manchester United news, features and opinion[LNB]  Explore more:People: Alex Ferguson, Michael Owen, Wayne Rooney, Park Ji-sung, Rio Ferdinand, Michael Carrick Places: France

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