Report: Hargreaves In Munich To Save Manchester United Career

The midfield crock is back in Germany as he attempts to find a cure for his crippling injury problems.

Owen Hargreaves is undergoing specialist treatment in Munich as doubt grows over his long-term future at Manchester United, the News of the World claims.



It was reported recently that the England midfielder had flown to the United States to recuperate under the guidance of Dr. Richard Steadman, the world-renowned knee surgeon.




Hargreaves has been out of action since going under the knife for a tendinitis problem last year, an operation that was later followed up by a similar prodecure on his other knee.




Sir Alex Ferguson had said that the player could return this September at a "conservative estimate", but it now looks likely that the Canadian-born star will remained sidelined until
Christmas.




In Germany, Hargreaves has sought the advice of Dr. Hans Muller-Wolfahrt, who has ruled out the possibility of the former Bayern Munich man returning to the field this year.




Interestingly, it is claimed that the nature of the 28-year-old's injury is almost identical to that of Rafael Nadal, the Spanish tennis champion, as both athletes put extra strain on their knees by moving in short sprints from stationary positions.




There is real concern now that Hargreaves may never recover fully and will be forced into an early retirement. Although Ferguson has declared that he will be patient, many believe that one more setback will spell the end of the player's stay at Old Trafford.