Berbatov and Giggs doubtful for derby

Manchester United are sweating over the fitness of Ryan Giggs and Dimitar Berbatov ahead of tomorrow’s Carling Cup semi final against Manchester City.

Berbatov – who may need surgery to a troublesome knee – limped off the pitch against Burnley on Saturday after scoring the opener in a 3-0 win, and faces a late fitness test to make tomorrow’s clash at Eastlands.

“I thought Dimitar had got a knock on the knee,” the United boss told manutd.com.  “It turned out it was a dead leg. We are having a look at that at the moment.

“I am hoping he will be all right but we will see what he is like in the morning.

“He is one doubt. Ryan is another because he missed Saturday’s game. We have to give him time to recover a bit. All the rest are fit.”

Ferguson will have a tough time finding a good balance tomorrow as he looks to play a starting XI strong enough to get the job done as well as being loyal to the youngsters who have got us there.

“I have got to think about getting a mix in terms of the programme we have got and also the fact I have given young players a game in the past,” said Ferguson.

“I will have a strongish team but there will be some young players.”

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