Man. Utd's Berbatov to sit out for two matches

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(Xinhua)
Updated: 2008-11-22 11:48

LONDON -- Bulgarian Dimitar Berbatov will miss Manchester United's two games with a hamstring injury sustained on international duty, manager Alex Ferguson confirmed on Friday.

Bulgaria's Dimitar Berbatov (L) is challenged by Serbia's Dejan Stankovic during their international friendly soccer match in Belgrade November 19, 2008. [Agencies]

The striker is thus to skip Saturday's Premier League match at Aston Villa and Tuesday's Champions League game at Villarreal.

Berbatov was substituted after 30 minutes with cramp during Bulgaria's 6-1 defeat by neighbour Serbia in a friendly on Wednesday.

"It's not a tear. It's a slight strain but with hamstrings you don't take any chances. There's no point in making it worse," Ferguson said.

"He will certainly be out for tomorrow and he will be out for Tuesday but there's a slight chance he may be available for the City game."