Man Utd's Xavi returns to training

Fletcher missed the season with a mysterious bowel condition

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Darren Fletcher of Manchester United beats Artur of SL Benfica to score his team's second goal during the UEFA Champions League Group C match at Old Trafford on November 22, 2011 in Manchester, England. (GETTY)

Manchester United received welcome news with the return of midfielder Darren Fletcher for training after a prolonged absence from a bowel condition, according to The Sun.

The 27-year-old Scotland international was out of action from March to September with a viral illness.

It was later revealed that Fletcher has been suffering from ulcerative colitis, a chronic inflammatory bowel condition.

United gave Fletcher what they termed "an extended break from the demands of training and playing in order to afford the best chance possible of achieving full remission once again."

Fletcher is what Xavi is to Barca and was sorely missed last season, possibly costing United the title.

United were forced to recall retired great Paul Scholes to fill the vacuum.

But the heartening news for United fans is that Fletcher did some light running and ball work last week in a bid to resurrect his career, the report added.

Fletcher signed a new four-year deal with United last March, securing his place with the club until 2015.
 

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  • gabriel 11 August 2012 13:51 0 1
    Xavi & Fletcher are equrely Good like you rightly said.d only difference is that Fletcher scores more goals & xavi distributes more passes but they r both productive at d mid-field.welcom Daren.
  • Abel 6 August 2012 18:57 0 1
    Thank God for your life fletchy....pls SAF.....kindly bring in LEWY/RVP,LUCAS and SAHIN(LOAN)to access him and sign him if he proves himself....UNITED RUNS IN MA BLOOD!
  • Isaac McDonald 6 August 2012 07:16 2 3
    Fletcher is what Xavi is to Barca and was sorely missed last season, possibly costing United the title....... are you kidding? He has less passing range than Gareth Barry and he runs like him too.
  • Joshua 5 August 2012 23:40 1 1
    Thank God darren is back,i am happy 4 him.we missed through out last season.i pray he wil b fit 4 nxt season.
  • Sanusi Olatunde 5 August 2012 21:33 1 0
    It's A Great News 2 United. U're Welcome
  • Aro benson 5 August 2012 17:47 2 0
    Welcome flecha.expt lucas
  • Aneke lawrence 5 August 2012 17:12 2 0
    Thanks God for his recuperation.
  • yinka 5 August 2012 16:55 1 0
    please we need VPR
  • ebenezer chris 5 August 2012 16:00 1 0
    Please my coach, kindly bring on moura, lewy and RVP. I am feelin thirsty for them
  • Lawrence 5 August 2012 15:42 0 0
    Pls, SAF should complete lucas and Rvp/lewandoski this week. In God we trust, united we stand.
  • jade idris 5 August 2012 15:28 1 0
    Thank God he's back!
  • olaniyan 5 August 2012 14:45 0 0
    SAF, pls bring in Lucas nd Lewandoski
  • Chiedozie 5 August 2012 14:35 1 0
    I can wait to see flecha play agin and will be praying to all man united players for the succeful 2012/2013 gem
  • favourite .okoye 5 August 2012 14:19 0 0
    i can't wait to see him and to watch him play
  • Samuel 5 August 2012 13:51 6 0
    Fletcher is not our Xavi. Scholes is our Xavi, thus why he came out of retirement. Fletcher wasn't Scholes' replacement and is a different player. The author of this has obviously never watched United play.
  • Ubaka Iloanya 5 August 2012 12:02 0 0
    He's realy a workhorse 4 utd. Can't wait 2 see him come back fully fit
  • YUNUSABDULSALAM 5 August 2012 11:26 0 0
    It is great news for united wallcome back flackcha
  • yakubu idris 5 August 2012 11:09 1 0
    i'm very for d play maker of man united to come back, we waiting for lucas. Tnxs, sir f.
  • ashafa sylvester 5 August 2012 10:49 1 1
    wow what a story,not utd will wrestle the trophy back to oldtraford.
  • Lyttle Romeo ferguson 5 August 2012 10:48 0 0
    Thats great news i am so happy for the return of our great player...
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