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Injury ends Welbeck's loan

17 Mar 2010 - 12:53:25

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Danny Welbeck has made a premature return to Manchester United after picking up a knee injury while on loan at Preston North End.

Welbeck needs an operation after sustaining the injury in training ahead of the recent home game against Cardiff City.

Boss Darren Ferguson told the club's official website: "I'm not looking at the moment to replace him. He's having the op, so he's got to go back."

Speaking after the 2-2 draw with Sheffield Wednesday, he added: "I'm happy with the three strikers that we've got.

"Neil (Mellor) is scoring goals at the moment. I thought Browny (Chris Brown) gave a good performance against Sheffield Wednesday and Parky (Jon Parkin) has been in good form recently."