The forgotten Manchester United striker Federico Macheda has had his loan spell with Championship side Doncaster cut short because of a hamstring injury.

The 22-year-old joined Rovers on a one-month deal in September and scored three goals in five appearances for Paul Dickov's side.

Dickov told the club website: "He will be missing for a good few weeks.

"We are speaking to Manchester United to do a deal to get him back once he is fit."

Source: BBC.co.uk

I watched this lad a little when he was playing for the reserves/youth team and thought he was a little lightweight, but certainly talented. He had a storming pre-season and has rightfully earned his place in the 1st team squad. Except for Europe just now (he will be eligible after this week, I think?).

Anyway, there has been a whole lot of press interest around which country he should represent at international level. He was born in Brussels, so would be eligible to play for Belgium. However, he is of Albanian and Kosovan parents, so could rightfully play for either of those countries, too. While it would be amazing for England to have him in their set up, I can't see how he can play for us? Just because he has lived he for a few years, DOESN'T make him English, does it? Unlike the cricket team, I think FIFA's rules are a little more transparent.

I find myself agreeing with Jack Wilshere, who was reported in the press saying:

“If you live in England for five years it doesn’t make you English,’’

Januzaj, the Belgium-born son of Albanian-Kosovan parents who is also eligible for Turkey and Serbia, could play for England in 2018 under Fifa residency rules and the Football Association has taken tentative soundings about the Manchester United winger’s availability.

What do you think?

Anyone watch streams on Nexus7 if so is it ok?

Just joined was hoping to watch the game against city but can't get rid of the ads and pops no matter what I try

Anyway been supporting united for about 45 years first game I saw best and Charlton play saw them through the bad times and when fergie arrived I was traveling the world but made it back for some big games

Now in Abu Dhabi but wherever I have been United have been part of my life and always will be

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United have already seen one attempt at the venture scrapped after police objected to the relocation of visiting supporters opposite the managers' dug-outs.

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Up to 1,400 of the most vocal United fans will now be housed in the South East quadrant usually reserved for away fans when Sociedad come to town on 23 October.

Season-ticket holders have been invited to register their interest, with any remaining places offered to members.

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