Manchester United's title aspirations have been
dealt another blow with news of an injury for Brazilian midfielder
Anderson.
The 20-year-old had looked set to deputise for the suspended
Paul Scholes against Aston Villa on Sunday.
But a thigh injury picked up in training for Brazil on Monday
has ruled him out of Wednesday's World Cup qualifier against Peru
and his hopes of returning to face The Villans look slim.
A statement on the Brazilian Football Confederation's website
said: "The player, under the assistance of team doctor Jose Luis
Runco, had an MRI scan on Tuesday afternoon in which the strain was
confirmed.
"The player has started recovery treatment."
Although Anderson has not been a regular starter under his
international coach Dunga, he had looked set to be involved in some
capacity against the Peruvians.
Brazil are fourth in the South American qualifying zone, though,
with 18 points and are heavy favourites with the bookmakers ahead
of their clash with rock-bottom Peru.
