United have worries over the fitness of both Vidic and Brown for tonight’s clash with Barca. Both missed training yesterday, with Vidic apparently hospitalised with a stomach problem.
It is believed that Vidic returned to the United hotel yesterday evening after seeking treatment for the illness. However, he remains a serious doubt for tonight’s game. Pique took the role of centre-back in yesterday’s training session, while O’Shea filled in at right-back while Brown sat out.
The feeling is that both will turn out in tonight’s game, and while neither are likely to get the opportunity to rest come the weekend with the trip to Stamford Bridge looming, their fantasy owners will need to monitor tonight’s lineup and their performance in particular.