Johnsen misses United clash

Last updated : 25 October 2002 By VillaMAD
Johnsen was hoping to declare himself fit to make a return to Old Trafford, but will now set about getting fit for next week’s game at Blackburn Rovers.

“I’m not going to be ready for tomorrow’s game. I’m making progress, but this game comes a little bit too soon for me. I should be OK next weekend," he told the clubs official website

“It’s a big disappointment, because this is obviously a special game for me. I enjoyed my time with United and had been looking forward to returning with Aston Villa.

“But I cannot rush back when I am not 100 per cent. That would not be right. I have been training, but I’m not ready yet.”

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