McManus Likely to Play
October 22, 2007
Though it may have seemed a long shot just a few short days ago, it looks as if Celtic skipper Stephen McManus is all set to play in his side’s match against Benfica this week. Despite widespread speculation that’d be lost for the match, McManus was given clearance to travel with the team yesterday.
McManus was involved in a nasty play in the team’s match against Rangers on Saturday. Fans were left worried as the player had to be assisted off of the pitch by both a stretcher and an oxygen match. He went up for a 50/50 ball during the closing part of that match, and suffered what appeared to be a vicious head bump. After spending some time recovering in the hospital on Saturday, McManus was cleared by Celtic team doctors to travel. He will even be able to join the team for their flight from
According to a team released statement at the official website, “Doctors were happy with the results of the tests carried out on Stephen and his progress with be monitored by the Celtic medical team over the next few days.”
This is certainly good news for fans of the Celtic side, as they go into a game that most think that should win. Celtic are in second place and in good position to claim Group D as they’ve earned three points in the opening two matches. They’ll face a desperate Benfica side, which don’t have any points in group play thus far.
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