"Man Utd" lost two players © EuroFootball.com

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he club lost two key players for Tuesday's Champions League match. This was officially confirmed by the club representatives.

Coach Sir Alex Ferguson decided not to risk the health of team captain Roy Keane, who is suffering from a viral illness. The 33-year-old player will not travel to the Czech Republic. Meanwhile, Rio Ferdinand, who recently returned to the field after a suspension, will miss the match due to his grandmother's death. He will have to attend the funeral.

Instead of R. Keane, it is likely that recently recovered from injury midfielder Paul Scholes will appear on the field. Wes Brown will most likely take Rio Ferdinand's place in the center-back tandem with Mikael Silvestre.