Scotland boss Craig Levein hopes for Darren Fletcher return
Wednesday, 4 January 2012
Scotland, manger Craig Levein, hopes to have, captain Darren Fletcher, available for the, 2014 World Cup, qualifying campaign, starting, in September,
Scotland boss Craig Levein has not given up hope of having captain Darren Fletcher available for the start of 2014 World Cup qualifying in September.The Manchester United midfielder is taking a break from football as he is suffering from the bowel condition ulcerative collitis.
"He's out for four months' complete rest, and then we can reassess things," Levein told BBC Scotland's Sportscene."I'd be desperately hoping [to have him for the qualifiers]. He's a huge loss."Scotland begin their campaign to reach the World Cup in Brazil with a double-header against Serbia and Macedonia in Glasgow.When Fletcher announced in December that he was facing an "extended" spell away from the game, there were immediate doubts over his ability to help his national team.The news also sparked fears for the player's career, but Levein has raised the possibility that, with proper rest, Fletcher could return to fitness in time to lead his country later in the year."He's had this for nearly four years now," Levein said. "He's been pushing himself and he's really suffering it this time.....
Wednesday, 4 January 2012
Scotland, manger Craig Levein, hopes to have, captain Darren Fletcher, available for the, 2014 World Cup, qualifying campaign, starting, in September,
Scotland boss Craig Levein has not given up hope of having captain Darren Fletcher available for the start of 2014 World Cup qualifying in September.The Manchester United midfielder is taking a break from football as he is suffering from the bowel condition ulcerative collitis.
"He's out for four months' complete rest, and then we can reassess things," Levein told BBC Scotland's Sportscene."I'd be desperately hoping [to have him for the qualifiers]. He's a huge loss."Scotland begin their campaign to reach the World Cup in Brazil with a double-header against Serbia and Macedonia in Glasgow.When Fletcher announced in December that he was facing an "extended" spell away from the game, there were immediate doubts over his ability to help his national team.The news also sparked fears for the player's career, but Levein has raised the possibility that, with proper rest, Fletcher could return to fitness in time to lead his country later in the year."He's had this for nearly four years now," Levein said. "He's been pushing himself and he's really suffering it this time.....
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