Manchester United midfielder Fletcher to miss rest of the season

Jan 17, 2013 7:46:00 PM

The 28-year-old Scotland captain has made 10 appearances for the club since making a comeback to first-team action in September 2012, but is out for the rest of the campaign

Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher is set to miss the rest of the season after undergoing surgery in an attempt to resolve his bowel condition.

The 28-year-old has made 10 appearances this season, after a 10-month absence from competitive action, scoring one goal. However, the club revealed that a planned procedure has taken place in a bid to rid him of ulcerative colitis permanently.

A Manchester United statement reads: "Darren Fletcher will be unavailable for the remainder of this season having undergone surgery to resolve his ulcerative colitis condition.

"We wish to stress this was a planned procedure undertaken at the optimal time having achieved a period of sustained good general health, as illustrated by the fact that Darren has trained with the team regularly this season and been available for selection right up to the operation.

"Whilst it is frustrating for both Darren and the club that he won't be able to contribute further during this campaign, this decision has been taken with our full support in the best interests of his long-term health and we look forward to him returning next season with this problem firmly behind him.

"We would be grateful if his privacy could be respected at this time and in the coming months in order to aid his recuperation."

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