United sweat over duo

Rooney and Vidic in fitness race to face Barca

Last updated: 28th April 2008

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Manchester United are sweating over the fitness of Wayne Rooney and Nemanja Vidic ahead of their clash with Barcelona after they missed training on Monday.

The duo are struggling to shake off knocks they picked up in Saturday's defeat to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

Vidic took a blow to his face during a clash with Didier Drogba and was forced to be stretchered off.

Rooney's injury is slightly more worrying after he aggravated a hip problem when falling awkwardly in the second half.

The pair will be given until the last minute to prove their fitness as United are keen to have them available for the vital tie with Barcelona at Old Trafford.

United boss Sir Alex Ferguson remains hopeful that they key duo will recover in time to face Barcelona as both sides battle for the right to play in the UEFA Champions League final.