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Injury ends Anderson's season

25 Feb 2010 - 10:18:01

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Manchester United midfielder Anderson's season is over after it was confirmed that he suffered a cruciate knee ligament injury in Tuesday's 3-0 victory against West Ham United.

The Brazilian has been ruled out for six months after sustaining the problem in the first half against the Hammers although Sir Alex Ferguson believes the 21-year-old will have recovered in time for the start of next season.

Earlier in the week Anderson had spoken of his desire to remain at Old Trafford, despite dropping out of the first-team picture in recent weeks.

There had been rumours of a bust-up with Ferguson after Anderson returned home to South America, but he said: "The conversations with Ferguson are private but I have explained my situation.

"I went to Brazil to think about my future and not to negotiate with other clubs.

"One of my dreams this season is to make the Brazil squad for the World Cup, but the fact is that if I do not play for United then national coach Dunga is not going to be interested in me.

"This is very hard for me because I need minutes on the field during the coming matches. I've always had good relations with Ferguson. He has asked me for more effort and I accept that, but I need more chances to play in the first team.

"I am a professional footballer and my responsibility is to United. Am I happy? I would say I am optimistic. If I play more games then I will be happy.

"Some European clubs have asked about me but, as far as I am concerned, my future is still with United.

"I am not finished here and I'm convinced that I can offer much to this team in the decisive moments of the season."