Pirlo on track for Old Trafford
Friday, February 11, 2005
Article summary
AC Milan playmaker Andrea Pirlo should be fit to face Manchester United FC despite suffering a knee injury.
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Relief after scans
The 25-year-old underwent scans and the results showed a crushed meniscus of his right knee but no twists or fractures. He has already started rehabilitation.
Old Trafford target
Pirlo will miss the Serie A games against Reggina Calcio on Sunday and Cagliari Calcio the following week but is expected to return in time for Milan's visit to Old Trafford on 23 February, with the decider on 8 March.