Nani's loss tempered by Valencia's return for United
Published 11:39 07/03/11 By David Anderson
Nani's loss to injury has been tempered for Manchester United by Antonio Valencia's return.
Nani was being assessed at Carrington today after suffering what United described as a "very deep gash" to his left shin during yesterday's 3-1 defeat at Liverpool.
The Portuguese winger was stretchered off and United were incensed that Jamie Carragher escaped with just a booking for the reckless tackle.
United fear Nani could be out for weeks, but this blow has been softened by Valencia's return to fitness.
The Ecuador winger is available for United's run-in after breaking his left ankle against Rangers in September.
Valencia, 25, was part of United's travelling party to Anfield, although he did not make the bench, and could make his comeback in Saturday's FA Cup clash with Arsenal at Old Trafford.
