Anderson blow for United

Alex Ferguson has confirmed midfielder Anderson will be out of action for between four and five weeks with a hamstring injury.

Wed, 14 Mar, 2012 - 18:19

Alex Ferguson has confirmed midfielder Anderson will be out of action for between four and five weeks with a hamstring injury.

The Brazilian has been plagued by fitness problems this season and was missing when Manchester United flew to Spain for their Europa League last-16 second leg tie with Athletic Bilbao.

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