Injury Crisis In The Red Half Of Manchester

Namanja Vidic and Rio Fredinand join the list of injured players in Manchester United. The Red Devils won their first match of English Premier League against West Brom but during the match Namanja Vidic and Rio Ferdenand were injured, and they both will miss the upcoming match with Tottenham Hotspurs.

LIST OF INJURED PLAYERS :

• Rafael da Silva: 10 weeks/dislocated shoulder; needs surgery
• Rio Ferdinand: 6 weeks/hamstring
• Nemanja Vidic: 2-3 weeks/calf; will most likely miss Arsenal game
• Michael Owen: should be ready for next week
• Antonia Valencia: should be ready for next week
• Darren Fletcher: should be ready for next week
• Patrice Evra: should be ready for next week

"We've had a torrid two or three days," Sir Alex admitted to Sky Sports. "Rafael hurt his shoulder in training and is out for 10 weeks as he's going to need an operation.

"Rio has hurt his hamstring and will be out for six weeks. With Vida, we don't know whether it's a nerve problem with his calf or not. He'll have that checked tomorrow. He could be out a couple of weeks. But with Chris Smalling, Jonny Evans and Phil Jones here, it's a godsend to be honest with you. Also, Patrice Evra will be back next week, he'll be fit, so I've got options.

This is going to be a huge test for the youngsters as they will play in upcoming match with Tottenham, Arsenal and Chelsea, and it will also be a great chance for the youngsters to make their place in the first team squad.