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Chelsea FC Vs. Manchester United, 2011 UEFA Champions League: Rafael Injured, Nani On

Manchester United right back Rafael da Silva has picked up a knee injury and has been forced out of the game, but interestingly enough, Manchester United isn’t loaded at that position at the moment. As a result, they have to go makeshift, and all of the viewers of this match are wondering what’s coming now that attacking winger Nani has come on for Rafael as a substitute.

Someone will have to move to right back, though it’s not entirely clear who will fill that role. It could be Ryan Giggs. Though he is left footed, he’s the most experienced player in the side and he did play left back on the weekend. It could be Park Ji-Sung, as he’s the best defender of the players on the pitch who usually play as wide midfielders. For the moment, Antonio Valencia is the man in that position, with Nani on the left and Park switching to the right to support Valencia in defense.

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