Ferguson: Saha might have quit if omitted from Cup final side

ALEX FERGUSON feared Louis Saha would quit Manchester United in the summer if he had left the French striker out of his Carling Cup final side.

The United boss felt Saha’s five goals earlier in the competition justified his place in the starting line-up to face Wigan even though it came at the expense of prolific Dutchman Ruud van Nistelrooy.

Van Nistelrooy was not even introduced as a substitute by Ferguson at the Millennium Stadium and was first off the pitch after the post-match celebrations, sparking speculation about his own future.