Man Utd Injury Thread

[Mighty T.A.L.]

Maybe it's time for Solskjær to retire...He could be a good coach someday.

[dukeofdavinci]

Foster set for knee surgery

United goalkeeper Ben Foster is set to undergo surgery on a serious knee injury later this month, which will rule him out of the start of the season.

It is a problem that troubled Foster towards the end of last season, and Watford, where he spent the 2006/07 campaign on loan, alerted United to the issue.

The injury was then jointly assessed by United and England's medical staff after the goalkeeper reported for international duty at the end of May.

The former Stoke City stopper, who joined United in July 2005, was sent to see a specialist to get to the bottom of the problem and it was decided that surgery is the best solution.

A club spokesperson told ManUtd.com: "Ben has a cruciate ligament injury in his right knee and will require an operation in two to three weeks' time."

While the Reds' medical staff have not put a timescale on the 24-year-old's return to action, he is likely to spend a lengthy spell on the sidelines.

The news comes as a major blow for the young England international, who is yet to make his competitive debut for United, as he was due to spend next season shadowing Edwin van der Sar and challenge the Dutchman for Old Trafford's No.1 spot.

its confirmed now news from manutd.com, foster will be the 2nd one to go down the knife,whats it with knee these days.one wrong mistake in assesing the injury involving the knee a players career could end in split second.but it will do foster good in the long run

better be safe then sorry, tom will get to keep the No 2 in a few more games.

NEWS AND FEATURES: Foster set for knee surgery - Manchester United Official Web Site

[russe||]

Shit. Surely he'll miss at list until Christmas now.

FFS Watford, next time can you not return our players broken.

[dukeofdavinci]

FFS Watford, next time and you not return our players broken.

with him that makes 3 players already going down the knife for the same problem, knee ligament.

heinze's injury was the same last season right??

[Mr Brightside]

I was hoping that Ben would be fit and ready for next season.

So Kucszsack now has a chance.

I hope Foster doesn't become another Kirkland................

[kyan]

Agent: Man Utd's Saha out six months
tribalfooball.com - June 13, 2007

The agent of Manchester United striker Louis Saha has revealed the Frenchman faces SIX MONTHS on the sidelines due to a knee injury.

Ranko Stojic revealed the France forward has undergone a knee operation in America in a bid to repair an injury which contributed to his disappointing season last term.

Stojic told the Manchester Evening News: "Louis has had surgery in America and he won't be on the field now for a few months.

"I don't know when he will be able to start training again but he is looking at being back around November or December. But it is going to be a while."

United have already been tipped to bring in reinforcements up front ahead of next year's Premier League title defence and Saha's long-term absence will hasten their search.

"There is no question that he will be changing clubs. He's been unlucky and it is very important now that he gets back to 100%."

But this story has been refuted by Saha's representatives, I'm not sure what his situation is but he's definitely had knee surgery and given his history...

[Tattooed Crusader]

From Manutd.com / Daily Mirror
United Striker Crisis
Manchester United will intensify their search for a new striker after Louis Saha was ruled out for up to six months following a knee operation. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is also recovering from surgery and Alan Smith's United future is uncertain - so the only recognised striker certain to start the season is Wayne Rooney. Sir Alex Ferguson was already looking for an extra player to bolster his front line, but the injury to Saha will see the United manager intensify his search for a new forward. Among the players that Ferguson is chasing is Italy striker Fabio Quagliarella. The Sampdoria centre-forward, 23, has made a big impact in Serie A this season and earned himself a call-up to the full national squad. United's Europe scout Martin Ferguson went to watch Quagliarella in his recent game against Palermo, and Sampdoria could sell for around £8million.

[MUFC]

This is why we need a striker Saha cant be trusted he will miss 3 months of next season at least guaranteed

[alansmithy14]

hopefully Smithy dosent leave, and maybe we will sign another striker

[dukeofdavinci]

Saha fit for the new season

Louis Saha is continuing his rehabilition from a knee injury after a successful operation in America earlier this month and is expected to be fit for the start of the new season, the club have confirmed.

The Frenchman had hamstring and knee problems in the second half of last season, limiting him to just four starts in 2007.

The club said in a statement: "Louis underwent surgery in the USA earlier this month to treat a knee problem that developed at the end of last season.

"Louis is currently continuing his rehabilitation in France under guidance from the specialist and the Club's medical team.

"He is making good progress and is expected to be fit for full training by the start of the new season."

NEWS AND FEATURES: Saha fit for the new season - Manchester United Official Web Site

latest news on saha's injury wch was treated with a knee op he will be back at the start of the season

[MUFC]

So he will miss pre season then which is never good

[simaozinho200]

saha should leave manchester he no good to them injured

[russe||]

PARK FACING LENGTHY LAY-OFF

Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed that Park Ji-Sung could be out until January following knee surgery.

The South Korea international was forced to have an operation towards the end of last season and now faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines.

Park will be part of United's visit to Seoul later this week but, after landing in Tokyo for the first leg of his side's four-match Far East tour, Ferguson revealed the former PSV Eindhoven player will be a frustrated spectator for a while yet.

"He will not be available until December or January," said Ferguson.

"It is very disappointing news but hopefully we have the squad to cover injuries this year."

Over a month before the season starts and we already have 2 players out for half of it.

[Daniel24]

Im suprised to the fact Nani isn't hurt.In my opinion he's a little to petite to be playing in the EPL.

[kyan]

Originally Posted by Fab

Im suprised to the fact Nani isn't hurt.In my opinion he's a little to petite to be playing in the EPL.

He hasn't even played a single game yet, that's probably a reason y he's not injured...