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United wait on Foster news

19 Sep 2008 - 12:03:14

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Manchester United goalkeeper Ben Foster could face another lengthy spell on the sidelines after injuring his ankle in a reserve team game.

Foster, 25, limped out of Thursday's goalless draw with Blackburn Rovers with what could be the latest in a long line of injury problems.

The England keeper missed the majority of last year following cruciate ligament surgery and started the current campaign on the sidelines after injuring his knee during pre-season.

Meanwhile, United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has tipped Jonny Evans to be a defensive stalwart for the Red Devils following his composed display in Wednesday's goalless Champions League stalemate with Villarreal.

The 20-year-old Northern Ireland international has spent time on loan with Sunderland during the past two season, but is now considered a regular first-team member at Old Trafford.

"We had offers for him from three or four clubs in the summer, but we stuck to our guns because we believe in him," Ferguson told the club's official website.

"Jonny will be the future centre-half for Manchester United, there's no doubt about that.

"That's a vindication of our belief in the boy, and also proves that he can believe what we're saying to him - he'll play a lot of football here."

Evans is set to start Sunday's high-profile Premier League meeting with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in the absence of the suspended Nemanja Vidic.