Fletcher: Six weeks on the sidelines
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United hit by Fletcher injury blow
Manchester United have suffered a blow after midfielder Darren Fletcher was ruled out for six weeks because of a knee ligament injury.
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Fletcher suffered the setback in Scotland's 1-1 draw against Croatia in midweek in a friendly at Hampden Park.
Manager Sir Alex Ferguson said: "It is a bad blow for us as Darren will be out for six weeks."
Louis Saha is also ruled out of Saturday evening's match against Aston Villa because of a hamstring problem.
Nani is doubtful because of thigh problem while Gary Neville and Mikael Silvestre remain sidelined through injury.
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livingthedream (Liverpool fan)
"isnt this a blessing? still not sure how he has made it as a professional football player"
Jamez2000 (Liverpool fan)
"Are they really going to miss Darren Fletcher?"
hudsonred (Manchester United fan)
"Oh no! What are we going to do!"
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