Vidic a serious doubt for United's clash with Barcelona after stomach complaint lands him in hospital

My Account
Logout

Create an Evening Standard Account

Use your social network

Save time by using your existing account to sign in to Evening Standard

We'll never share your information or post anything to your account without your permission

Welcome! Sign in here

Use your social network

Save time by using your existing account to sign in to Evening Standard

We'll never share your information or post anything to your account without your permission

Forgot your password ?

Registration

* indicates fields that are mandatory

Email *

Password *

Confirm Password *

First name *

Surname *

Postcode *

Country *

Mobile phone number

Username *

Gender *

Year of birth *

When you sign up...

You will have access to all our online competitions, discounted offers and can post comments on our site.

You will also receive The Weekender newsletter sent every Thursday - it’s full of fantastic offers and ideas for the weekend. You can update your email preferences in your account page when you log in.

Other newsletters and emails

Homes & Property Newsletter - Yes I want to receive the weekly email with all the latest news on property in the capital

Occasionally we would also like to send you relevant emails detailing specific offers either from ourselves or carefully selected partners. If you would prefer not to receive these then please tick the appropriate boxes below. We will never pass on your details.

I do not want to receive additional offers and information from the Evening Standard

I do not want to receive additional offers and information sent by Evening Standard on behalf of carefully selected partners

Terms and Conditions

* I have read, understood and agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of Evening Standard

Registration

Mail Sent for Registration Confirmation.

A confirmation email has been sent. Please activate your account by clicking on the activation link sent in your mail box.

Sportsmail can reveal that United's Serbian central defender took no part in preparations at the Nou Camp on Tuesday, along with fellow defender Wes Brown who was also absent from the first team squad.

Hospital trip: Vidic is thought to have gone to a local hospital with a stomach complaint

It was initially thought that Vidic had succumbed to the knee complaint that he suffered in Rome three weeks ago and kept him out of action for a fortnight.

But it was suggested in Spain late last night that the defender had in fact visited a Barcelona hospital for treatment after going down with a stomach problem.

A United spokesperson could neither confirm or deny the reports, but it is clear that United manager Alex Ferguson faces an anxious wait to see if Vidic is ready for Wednesday's crucial tie against Frank Rijkaard's team.

There was no suggestion on Tuesday that Vidic had been detained in the hospital and it is believed that he was back with his teammates by nightfall at their hotel on the outskirts of the city.