Johnsen Forced on to Sidelines Again
August 22, 2000 - 0:0
LONDON Ronny Johnsen is expected to miss Manchester United's second match of the new English Premier League season against Ipswich Town today.
Johnsen, the Norway defender who started just two league games last season because of injury, suffered a groin strain in the victory over Newcastle United at Old Trafford on Sunday.
But United Manager Alex Ferguson said he could return for the trip to West Ham United on Saturday.
"It is not as serious as was first thought," said Ferguson. "Hopefully, he will be fit for the weekend." Johnsen played for United in the 1999 European Cup final but was then troubled for 12 months with serious knee problems.
(Reuter)
Johnsen, the Norway defender who started just two league games last season because of injury, suffered a groin strain in the victory over Newcastle United at Old Trafford on Sunday.
But United Manager Alex Ferguson said he could return for the trip to West Ham United on Saturday.
"It is not as serious as was first thought," said Ferguson. "Hopefully, he will be fit for the weekend." Johnsen played for United in the 1999 European Cup final but was then troubled for 12 months with serious knee problems.
(Reuter)