Henry doubtful for United clash

BARCELONA striker Thierry Henry is doubtful for the Champions League final due to an anterior cruciate ligament strain in his right knee.

The 31-year-old suffered the injury during last weekend’s 6-2 Primera Division win at Real Madrid, forcing him to miss the midweek 1-1 draw at Chelsea which booked Barca’s date with Manchester United in Rome on May 27.

A statement on Barcelona’s website last night read: “Thierry Henry will not play in the Copa del Rey final and he is facing a fitness race to be able to appear in the Champions League final in Rome.

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