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Red View: Anderson returns, Welbeck interview, Goals of the Month video + more

Friday, April 1, 2011


BRAZILIAN BACK TO BOLSTER REDS

Anderson returns to the United squad for Saturday's lunchtime clash at West Ham but Sir Alex Ferguson has a headache over the right-back position.

The Brazilian midfielder has been sidelined for the past seven games with a knee problem but increases the manager's options in the engine room with Paul Scholes suspended and Darren Fletcher out with a virus. Ji-sung Park, who was an unused substitute in the win over Bolton, is also available.

Although Nemanja Vidic is back to captain the team and galvanise the defence, the back four is still the main area of concern for Sir Alex. Jonny Evans is banned and three right-back options are ruled out through injury - Wes Brown, Rafael and John O'Shea. Fabio appears to be favourite to slot in, with Chris Smalling continuing in the middle alongside Vidic as Rio Ferdinand is back in training but not likely to be available until the home game with Fulham.

The Reds endured a torrid time on their last visit to Upton Park, losing 4-0 in the Carling Cup. Sir Alex is expecting another tricky encounter in East London on Saturday, but hopes his players can produce the goods this time.

"You always expect a hard game when you're away from home at this stage of the season no matter where you go," he said at his pre-match press conference.

"Of course this is also an important game for West Ham who are down at the bottom of the league fighting relegation. We're at the top trying to win the league. So it should be an interesting encounter. Hopefully we can get the result we need."

More: United's best wins in London | Rio Ferdinand recalls his Hammers time


MAD MOMENT FOR A PROUD MANC

Young United striker Danny Welbeck reflects on his first senior England cap, in the Wembley draw against Ghana...

Was it strange to make your debut against Ghana and come on to a chorus of boos?
I've got both countries in my heart [Danny's parents are Ghanaian] and had a couple of cousins in the Ghana end. We had a laugh after the game as they were booing me as well! It was a bit of a mad moment for me but obviously I'm delighted to get off the mark.

The newspapers said you were still undecided where your international future lies. Can you clear that up?
I got misquoted on one of the questions. One of the press asked me if I was still eligible to play for Ghana as I'd only played in a friendly game and it was just a misquotation to be fair. My future looks like it's with England, definitely.

You scored recently for the Under-21s as well...
It was my first goal since my comeback from injury and I was delighted with that goal, just to get 1-0 up in the game and to carry on and give a good performance.

As for club football, you're on loan at Sunderland and things are going really well for you...
I've loved my time at Sunderland. It's benefitted me so much as I've just gained invaluable experience playing week in, week out in the Premier League and mixing it with the big boys. I've learned so much and I'm hoping to improve again.

Did Sunderland's Ghana lads Asamoah Gyan, John Mensah and Sulley Muntari try and persuade you to play for them?
I spoke to Asa and they understand my situation. I've been in Manchester all my life and I'm a Manc through and through. I've played for England at all the youth levels up to the Under-21s and it just felt like progression to graduate to the seniors.

Danny Welbeck was speaking on MUTV's Young, Gifted and Red programme.

More: Welbeck's mixed emotionsInternational round-up


STORIES YOU MIGHT HAVE MISSED

Presenting some of the most-visited pages on ManUtd.com this week...

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Gary Neville says April's fixtures make it the toughest month he's known at United.

Chicharito tipped to score 25
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Valencia boost for the boss
Winger Antonio's timely return from injury is a "big plus point" for Sir Alex.

 

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