Edwin van der Sar must be with wife after haemorrhage, says Sir Alex Ferguson

Published: 29 Dec 2009 - 12:02:52

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Edwin van der Sar must be with wife after haemorrhage, says Sir Alex Ferguson

The 39-year-old former Dutch international, who has been absent since last month's win over Everton with a knee injury, is still regarded as Manchester United's No 1 keeper, ahead of Thomas Kuszack and Ben Foster, when he is fit. Van de Sar had returned to the Netherlands over the festive period to receive treatment from the national team doctor. However, his 36-year-old wife, Annemarie van Kesteren, collapsed last Wednesday, as Van der Sar and his young family were preparing to celebrate Christmas, and the player has been granted permission to stay away from Manchester to be with his wife. Ferguson said: "Annemarie had a problem over in Holland a week ago and has been admitted to hospital. "That is the best place for her to be. They have examined her twice and are trying to get to the root of it. "I have told Edwin to stay over there. There is no point in him being here. The best thing is for him to be with his wife. Hopefully she will make a good recovery."