VENTING ANGER
Last updated : 23 July 2004 By Editor
Alex Ferguson has voiced his concerns over the fact that United's new signing
Gabriel Heinze will be going to Athens to play at the Olympics rather than
Manchester to fight for a place in the United starting line-up.
'The one thing very apparent in this situation is that here's a lad who may be
denied an opportunity to get a career at Manchester United, ' said Ferguson.
'When I start the season I may have another left back because of this and he
may never get a game. He may find it difficult to get in the team.
'At least Ronaldo has proved himself as a Manchester United player so we know where we stand with him.
'For Heinze the opportunity to start his career with us has now been taken away from him.'
Ferguson is contemplating giving Ronaldo two months' rest after the Olympics as he also played in Euro 2004.
'We might not use him until November, which is absolutely ridiculous,' said the
United boss.
'It is a natural thing to want to play for your country but I don't think the two
players' careers are being considered here.'
Not a very good start for Señor Heinze and Ronaldo doesn't escape the tongue
lashing either.
"If you cut a cake too many times, in the end there is nothing left.
"If Cristiano plays in the Olympics we are going to end up having to give him two months' rest for his own good.
"So he will not be able to play for us until November. To me, the situation is
ridiculous."
