Ben Foster to make Champions League debut for United
Reuters - Tuesday 04 November 2008, 16:43
LONDON, Nov 4 - Goalkeeper Ben Foster will make
his debut in the Champions League for Manchester United against
Celtic on Wednesday after the club opted to rest first choice
Edwin van der Sar.
United said on their website on Tuesday
that Dutchman Van der Sar had not made the trip to Scotland with
manager Alex Ferguson keeping one eye on Saturday's Premier
League visit to Arsenal.
The European champions are also without defenders Wes Brown
and Gary Neville as well as long-term injury victims Paul
Scholes and Owen Hargreaves.
Brazilian youngster Rafael da Silva is expected to slot into
right back in place of the experienced Neville.
Foster's only previous appearance for United came against
Derby County in the Premier League in March.
Victory for United in the Group E clash would ensure they
qualify for the last 16 of the tournament and Celtic are
eliminated provided joint group leaders Villarreal do not lose
against AaB Aalborg.
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