Manchester United striker Berba ruled out for two weeks with ankle injury

03 April 2009 13:20
Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov has been ruled out for two weeks with an ankle injury.[LNB]The Bulgarian suffered the problem during the 2-0 Barclays Premier League defeat at Fulham two weeks ago.[LNB] [LNB] Injured: Dimitar Berbatov will miss Manchester United's clash against Aston Villa[LNB]He subsequently pulled out of his country's World Cup qualifyingdouble-header against the Republic of Ireland and Cyprus, and he willplay no part in Sunday's league clash against Aston Villa.[LNB]'It's probably going to be another two weeks,' said Ferguson. 'Hopefully he will be back training with us at the end of next week and he will be okay after that.'[LNB]It leaves Ferguson with a major selection headache for  Villa as Wayne Rooney is also out through suspension.[LNB]Ready for action: Carlos Tevez[LNB]In addition, Carlos Tevez is not due back from South America until later this afternoon following Argentina's stunning six-goal hammering in Bolivia.'I think he gets back from Mars about 4pm,' joked Ferguson. 'With Dimitar out and Wayne suspended hopefully Carlos will be okay. that will give us one striker, then we will have to choose another.'[LNB]Berbatov will also crucially miss both legs of the Champions League quarter-final against Porto and next weekend's league trip to Sunderland.[LNB]It would put him in line for a return in the FA Cup semi-final against Everton on April 19, but the talented frontman will undoubtedly be missed a vital stage in the season.[LNB] Wayne Rooney: Manchester United stars would never forgive themselves if Liverpool win the titleMy heart says it's impossible to leave Manchester United, pleads Carlos TevezMANCHESTER UNITED FC

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