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Brown------Rio------Vidic------Evra
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Ronaldo---------------------------Nani
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28-04-2008, 11:32 AM
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| Quote: | Originally Posted by red_devils4life According to some English media outlets, Manchester United star Wayne Rooney is a 'major doubt' to face Barcelona tomorrow.
Yes.
Sir Alex Ferguson had been simultaneously promising and warning that Rooney would be unleashed at home against Barca, having been made to do so much defensive work during the scoreless first-leg at the Camp Nou.
If fergie is talking like this , he wont play. Trust me rooney wont play.... hmmm.... this is what u call mind games ! no rooney   |
Thats my say.....
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28-04-2008, 11:42 AM
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#43 | | World Cup Winner | Provided we had Saha.......
Rooney sits out United training
Monday, April 28, 2008
Manchester United duo Wayne Rooney and Nemanja Vidic both sat out training this morning.
The absence of the key pair from the session at Carrington casts doubts about their availability for the Champions League semi-final against Barcelona at the Old Trafford tomorrow. United are aiming to book a place in the final in Moscow after a 0-0 draw at the Nou Camp.
Rooney took a knock to his hip before scoring the equaliser in the 2-1 defeat by Chelsea while Vidic suffered a facial injury.
A four-man group comprising Rio Ferdinand, Owen Hargreaves, Michael Carrick and Wes Brown trained away for the rest of the squad at the beginning of the session.
With United looking to book a place in the final, they will be banking on Rooney to recover on time. The England striker took his tally for the season to 18 goals at Stamford Bridge.
Serbian centre-back Vidic, who missed the first leg because of a stomach infection, saw just eight minutes of action against Chelsea. He was stretchered off after taking a knee in the face following a tussle with Didier Drogba. http://www.ireland.com/sports/soccer...158531716.html
UNITED PAIR SIT OUT TRAINING
Manchester United duo Wayne Rooney and Nemanja Vidic both sat out training on Monday morning.
The absence of the key pair from the session at Carrington casts doubts about their availability for the Champions League semi-final against Barcelona at the Old Trafford on Tuesday.
Rooney took a knock to his hip before scoring the equaliser in the 2-1 defeat by Chelsea while Vidic suffered a facial injury.
United are aiming to book a place in the final in Moscow after a 0-0 draw at the Nou Camp.
A four-man group comprising Rio Ferdinand, Owen Hargreaves, Michael Carrick and Wes Brown trained away for the rest of the squad at the beginning of the session.
With United looking to book a place in the final, they will be banking on Rooney to recover on time.
The England striker took his tally for the season to 18 goals at Stamford Bridge.
Serbian centre-back Vidic, who missed the first leg because of a stomach infection, saw just eight minutes of action against Chelsea.
He was stretchered off after taking a knee in the face following a tussle with Didier Drogba.
Darren Fletcher is looking to retain his place in the side after making his comeback from a knee injury against Chelsea.
Provisional squad: Van der Sar, Neville, Brown, Ferdinand, Vidic, Silvestre, Evra, 0'Shea, Ronaldo, Scholes, Anderson, Hargreaves, Carrick, Giggs, Park, Fletcher, Rooney, Tevez, Kuszczak, Pique, Welbeck. http://www.sportinglife.com/football...&TEAMHD=soccer
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28-04-2008, 11:56 AM
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28-04-2008, 12:46 PM
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| vds
brown ferdinand vidic evra
ronaldo scholes hargreaves anderson giggs
rooney
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28-04-2008, 12:54 PM
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| United Duo Could Miss Barca Clash
Quote: Manchester United duo Wayne Rooney and Nemanja Vidic both sat out for regular first-team training on Monday ahead of Tuesday's Uefa Champions League visit of Spanish giants FC Barcelona at Old Trafford.
The absence of the key pair from the session at Carrington casts doubts about their availability for the semi-final second leg against Barca at Old Trafford.
Rooney took a knock to his hip before scoring the equaliser in the 2-1 Premier League defeat at Chelsea on Saturday, while Vidic suffered a facial injury.
United are aiming to book a place in the final in Moscow after a 0-0 draw at the Nou Camp last week.
A four-man group comprising Rio Ferdinand, Owen Hargreaves, Michael Carrick and Wes Brown trained away from the rest of the squad at the beginning of the session.
With United looking to book a place in the final, they will be banking on Rooney to recover on time.
The England striker took his tally for the season to 18 goals at Stamford Bridge.
Serbian centre-back Vidic, who missed the first leg because of a stomach infection, saw just eight minutes of action against Chelsea.
He was stretchered off after taking a knee in the face following a tussle with Didier Drogba.
Darren Fletcher is looking to retain his place in the side after making his comeback from a knee injury against Chelsea.
Manchester United (from): Van der Sar, Neville, Brown, Ferdinand, Vidic, Silvestre, Evra, O'Shea, Ronaldo, Scholes, Anderson, Hargreaves, Carrick, Giggs, Park, Fletcher, Rooney, Tevez, Kuszczak, Pique, Welbeck.
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| I worry about these 2, I can't see them playing a part tomorrow night, I think Rooney will definitely be out. All season why have coped well, but why now!!!!!!!!!! | |
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28-04-2008, 01:37 PM
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#48 | | World Cup Winner | CL Preview: Manchester United - Barcelona
What: Champions League Semi-Final, Second Leg
Who: Manchester United (1st, EPL) v Barcelona (3rd, la Primera)
When: 20:45 CET - Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Where: Old Trafford, Manchester
Barcelona head to Old Trafford knowing that they have everything to lose while their hosts will be hoping that their defensive approach six days ago does not cost them dearly.
Frank Rijkaard's side went into last week's first leg ranked as the underdogs due to their form in the league and their opponents' attacking options against a supposedly fragile defence.
This encounter though, sees the Blaugrana start with the upper hand because one away goal could see the pressure mount on United and now earn the visitors the golden ticket to Moscow.
When the tie was made, neutrals, and many partisan supporters, grumbled that this should have been the final because the flair and attacking instincts of both teams would light up the game and produce a truly memorable occasion.
That was also the thought when United travelled to Catalunya last Tuesday and had their entire forward line declared fit, while Barça were also boosted by several players returning from injuries.
Keeping It Tight
Sir Alex Ferguson named what appeared, on paper, to be an attacking line-up, with Wayne Rooney, Carlos Tévez and Cristiano Ronaldo all included and hopes were high for an open and entertaining contest.
Instead, Rooney and Tévez formed part of one of the most defensive displays by a United side for many years with Ferguson allowing his admiration for the hosts to influence his decision.
Barcelona were dominant, but only because they were allowed to be and it is now conjecture to wonder just how the hosts' back four would have stood up to a Red Devils team in full flight.
They may find out on Tuesday though because there is no way that United can produce a repeat performance in front of their own fans when the stakes are already so high.
Barcelona do not know how to sit back and defend in numbers before breaking out and Rijkaard has already admitted that he will not be redesigning his tactical system to try and nullify the opposition.
That approach should finally see the game that everyone wants come to fruition and for the neutrals the best thing could be an early away goal to really spice up the night.
Away Day Defeats
Neither team boosted their confidence at the weekend with both being beaten in tricky away games, the only difference being that United's loss at Chelsea could really affect their season, while Barça's reverse at Deportivo had little bearing on theirs.
The reaction by the Red Devils to defeat at Stamford Bridge will mean that Ferguson needs to ensure that his players are completely focussed on Europe with players kicking, shouting and squaring up to all and sundry after the game.
While the Barça hierarchy are slightly twitchy about the team not finishing in an automatic Champions League qualifying place, Rijkaard was not concerned and rested several first choice players for the match in Riazor.
At this stage of the season, that could be crucial because the message from Camp Nou is clear. They have won thing left to play for and are ploughing all their energies into that.
Whether that will be enough remains to be seen. United at home can be rampant, but there was clearly too much respect shown to Barcelona last week and a repeat of that could prove to be a problem.
For Barcelona, nerves on the night and the back four's ability to withstand what will be thrown at them will be as crucial as providing the front trio with enough ammunition to test the United back line, which will be far more open and susceptibile than a week ago.
RECENT FORM
Manchester United
Match Result Date Championship
Chelsea - Man Utd. 2 - 1 26/04/2008 PREMIER LEAGUE
Barcelona - Man Utd. 0 - 0 23/04/2008 CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
Blackburn - Man Utd. 1 - 1 19/04/2008 PREMIER LEAGUE
Man Utd. - Arsenal 2 - 1 13/04/2008 PREMIER LEAGUE
Man Utd. - Roma 1 - 0 09/04/2008 CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
Middlesbrough - Man Utd. 2 - 2 06/04/2008 PREMIER LEAGUE
Barcelona
Match Result Date Championship
Deportivo - Barcelona 2 - 0 26/04/2008 LA LIGA
Barcelona - Man Utd. 0 - 0 23/04/2008 CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
Barcelona - Espanyol 0 - 0 19/04/2008 LA LIGA
Recreativo - Barcelona 2 - 2 12/04/2008 LA LIGA
Barcelona - Schalke 04 1 - 0 09/04/2008 CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
Barcelona - Getafe 0 - 0 06/04/2008 LA LIGA
TEAM NEWS
Manchester United
Wayne Rooney and Nemanja Vidic are both very doubtful to be fit in time for the match. The pair missed training on Monday after the former pulled up with a strain against Chelsea and Vidic suffered a facial injury in the same game. Rio Ferdinand, Owen Hargreaves, Michael Carrick and Wes Brown all trained alone at the start of the session, while Darren Fletcher is set to return after making his comeback from a knee injury at the weekend.
Squad: Van der Sar, Neville, Brown, Ferdinand, Vidic, Silvestre, Evra, 0’Shea, Ronaldo, Scholes, Anderson, Hargreaves, Carrick, Giggs, Park, Fletcher, Rooney, Tevez, Kuszczak, Pique, Welbeck.
Barcelona
Carles Puyol returns to the side after missing the first leg through suspension and he will replace Rafa Márquez who is out after being booked last week. Edmílson has been recalled to the squad in place of young Giovani Dos Santos, who received a blow to the head against Deportivo on Saturday. Gaby MIlito, and Andrés Iniesta missed the weekend outing through suspension, while Leo Messi, Xavi and Samuel Eto'o were all rested, but all five will travel to Manchester.
Squad: Valdés, Pinto, Puyol, Thuram, Milito, Silvinho, Abidal, Zambrotta, Deco, Touré Yayá, Gudjohnsen, Edmilson, Xavi, Iniesta, Bojan, Etoo, Messi, Henry.
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28-04-2008, 02:06 PM
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| CL Preview: Manchester United - FC Barcelona
What: Champions League Semi-Final, Second Leg
Who: Manchester United (1st, EPL) v Barcelona (3rd, la Primera)
When: 20:45 CET - Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Where: Old Trafford, Manchester
Barcelona head to Old Trafford knowing that they have everything to lose while their hosts will be hoping that their defensive approach six days ago does not cost them dearly.
Frank Rijkaard's side went into last week's first leg ranked as the underdogs due to their form in the league and their opponents' attacking options against a supposedly fragile defence.
This encounter though, sees the Blaugrana start with the upper hand because one away goal could see the pressure mount on United and now earn the visitors the golden ticket to Moscow.
When the tie was made, neutrals, and many partisan supporters, grumbled that this should have been the final because the flair and attacking instincts of both teams would light up the game and produce a truly memorable occasion.
That was also the thought when United travelled to Catalunya last Tuesday and had their entire forward line declared fit, while Barça were also boosted by several players returning from injuries.
Keeping It Tight
Sir Alex Ferguson named what appeared, on paper, to be an attacking line-up, with Wayne Rooney, Carlos Tévez and Cristiano Ronaldo all included and hopes were high for an open and entertaining contest.
Instead, Rooney and Tévez formed part of one of the most defensive displays by a United side for many years with Ferguson allowing his admiration for the hosts to influence his decision.
Barcelona were dominant, but only because they were allowed to be and it is now conjecture to wonder just how the hosts' back four would have stood up to a Red Devils team in full flight.
They may find out on Tuesday though because there is no way that United can produce a repeat performance in front of their own fans when the stakes are already so high.
Barcelona do not know how to sit back and defend in numbers before breaking out and Rijkaard has already admitted that he will not be redesigning his tactical system to try and nullify the opposition.
That approach should finally see the game that everyone wants come to fruition and for the neutrals the best thing could be an early away goal to really spice up the night.
Away Day Defeats
Neither team boosted their confidence at the weekend with both being beaten in tricky away games, the only difference being that United's loss at Chelsea could really affect their season, while Barça's reverse at Deportivo had little bearing on theirs.
The reaction by the Red Devils to defeat at Stamford Bridge will mean that Ferguson needs to ensure that his players are completely focussed on Europe with players kicking, shouting and squaring up to all and sundry after the game.
While the Barça hierarchy are slightly twitchy about the team not finishing in an automatic Champions League qualifying place, Rijkaard was not concerned and rested several first choice players for the match in Riazor.
At this stage of the season, that could be crucial because the message from Camp Nou is clear. They have won thing left to play for and are ploughing all their energies into that.
Whether that will be enough remains to be seen. United at home can be rampant, but there was clearly too much respect shown to Barcelona last week and a repeat of that could prove to be a problem.
For Barcelona, nerves on the night and the back four's ability to withstand what will be thrown at them will be as crucial as providing the front trio with enough ammunition to test the United back line, which will be far more open and susceptibile than a week ago.
Recent Form
Manchester United
Chelsea - Man Utd. 2 - 1 26/04/2008 PREMIER LEAGUE
Barcelona - Man Utd. 0 - 0 23/04/2008 CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
Blackburn - Man Utd. 1 - 1 19/04/2008 PREMIER LEAGUE
Man Utd. - Arsenal 2 - 1 13/04/2008 PREMIER LEAGUE
Man Utd. - Roma 1 - 0 09/04/2008 CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
Middlesbrough - Man Utd. 2 - 2 06/04/2008
FC Barcelona
Deportivo - Barcelona 2 - 0 26/04/2008 LA LIGA
Barcelona - Man Utd. 0 - 0 23/04/2008 CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
Barcelona - Espanyol 0 - 0 19/04/2008 LA LIGA
Recreativo - Barcelona 2 - 2 12/04/2008 LA LIGA
Barcelona - Schalke 04 1 - 0 09/04/2008 CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
Barcelona - Getafe 0 - 0 06/04/2008
Team News
Manchester United
Wayne Rooney and Nemanja Vidic are both very doubtful to be fit in time for the match. The pair missed training on Monday after the former pulled up with a strain against Chelsea and Vidic suffered a facial injury in the same game. Rio Ferdinand, Owen Hargreaves, Michael Carrick and Wes Brown all trained alone at the start of the session, while Darren Fletcher is set to return after making his comeback from a knee injury at the weekend.
Squad: Van der Sar, Neville, Brown, Ferdinand, Vidic, Silvestre, Evra, 0’Shea, Ronaldo, Scholes, Anderson, Hargreaves, Carrick, Giggs, Park, Fletcher, Rooney, Tevez, Kuszczak, Pique, Welbeck.
FC Barcelona
Carles Puyol returns to the side after missing the first leg through suspension and he will replace Rafa Márquez who is out after being booked last week. Edmílson has been recalled to the squad in place of young Giovani Dos Santos, who received a blow to the head against Deportivo on Saturday. Gaby MIlito, and Andrés Iniesta missed the weekend outing through suspension, while Leo Messi, Xavi and Samuel Eto'o were all rested, but all five will travel to Manchester.
Squad: Valdés, Pinto, Puyol, Thuram, Milito, Silvinho, Abidal, Zambrotta, Deco, Touré Yayá, Gudjohnsen, Edmilson, Xavi, Iniesta, Bojan, Etoo, Messi, Henry.
Prediction
Barcelona were expecting an attacking display last week from United and will be set up to withstand one in this game. Coming out of the blocks early the visitors could cause a real stir by netting an early goal and then holding out after the home side have drawn level. It could of course be completely one-sided with either team running away with it. On paper the teams are evenly matched though and a draw looks the best bet.
Manchester United 1-1 FC Barcelona
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| We have the same referee that we had in the away leg in Roma - german rubbish ref - according to fergie. | |
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