i thought the next reserve game was thursday.
Federico Macheda
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nope, Stockport away on Monday night.
both matches are on live on mutv
Macheda a fortnight from fitness
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson expects Federico Macheda to be back in a fortnight to ease the Red Devils' striker crisis.
Macheda has been limited to just five appearances this season, the last of which came in the Carling Cup quarter-final triumph over Tottenham in December.
Since then, the Italy Under-21 star has been sidelined by a calf strain.
Macheda has already been forced to abort one comeback bid but with Michael Owen out for the season and Danny Welbeck spending the remainder of the campaign on loan at Preston, the 18-year-old would offer Ferguson an alternative to his remaining three recognised strikers; Wayne Rooney, Dimitar Berbatov and untested rookie Mame Biram Diouf.
Certainly there will be no fears for Macheda's temperament, given his explosive introduction to English football last season when he scored a sensational injury-time winner against Aston Villa before netting the goal that secured a vital win at Sunderland.
And, if all goes to plan, Macheda could return within a fortnight to bolster Ferguson's attacking resources.
"Macheda started light training this week," said Ferguson.
"He has had a long-term injury which has been disappointing for us because he is such a great talent.
"But he should be back in the football side within two weeks."
Ferguson is hoping Macheda is following Owen Hargreaves on the comeback trail as, after nearly 18 months on the sidelines, the England midfielder is expected to make his long-awaited return from surgery on both knees in Thursday night's reserve team encounter with Manchester City at Altrincham.
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson expects Federico Macheda to be back in a fortnight to ease the Red Devils' striker crisis.
Macheda has been limited to just five appearances this season, the last of which came in the Carling Cup quarter-final triumph over Tottenham in December.
Since then, the Italy Under-21 star has been sidelined by a calf strain.
Macheda has already been forced to abort one comeback bid but with Michael Owen out for the season and Danny Welbeck spending the remainder of the campaign on loan at Preston, the 18-year-old would offer Ferguson an alternative to his remaining three recognised strikers; Wayne Rooney, Dimitar Berbatov and untested rookie Mame Biram Diouf.
Certainly there will be no fears for Macheda's temperament, given his explosive introduction to English football last season when he scored a sensational injury-time winner against Aston Villa before netting the goal that secured a vital win at Sunderland.
And, if all goes to plan, Macheda could return within a fortnight to bolster Ferguson's attacking resources.
"Macheda started light training this week," said Ferguson.
"He has had a long-term injury which has been disappointing for us because he is such a great talent.
"But he should be back in the football side within two weeks."
Ferguson is hoping Macheda is following Owen Hargreaves on the comeback trail as, after nearly 18 months on the sidelines, the England midfielder is expected to make his long-awaited return from surgery on both knees in Thursday night's reserve team encounter with Manchester City at Altrincham.
Pictures of him training with the first team on Getty
Good to see him back, wouldn't mind some late Villa style cameos from him in the run-in
Good to see him back, wouldn't mind some late Villa style cameos from him in the run-in
Think I'll hide in here for a while after that...
Given Rooneys injury Kiko could end up being an important player for us in the run in.
Hope he can get his fitness and sharpness back asap. Id imagine even after his spell out he'd still be ahead of Diouf in the pecking order?
Given Rooneys injury Kiko could end up being an important player for us in the run in.
Hope he can get his fitness and sharpness back asap. Id imagine even after his spell out he'd still be ahead of Diouf in the pecking order?
Diouf might be injured.
I get the impression that Macheda loves the stage of big games and will revel in any chances he gets.
I get the impression that Macheda loves the stage of big games and will revel in any chances he gets.
Now there's a thought
Think Diouf must be injured, would surely have travelled if he was fit.
Heard Welbeck was out for the season on MUTV last night too, really does leave us short up front.
Ok front trio of Kiko Keane and King, drop Berba- apparently he's shite again
The new KKK ?
The new KKK ?
So no loan for him either.
Good news imo. Better off with us for another while.
Loan talk making it's rounds again today