Original sentence: He started the 2006-07 season against Watford, scoring a goal, his first away goal for United, to give United the lead, and then 15 minutes later making a defensive error to aid their equaliser.He was starting to reassert himself in the left-back role when he broke a metatarsal in a 1-0 defeat to Arsenal.However, at the end of last season he showed good form, particularly in the 2-0 victory over Arsenal and back at the left of United's defence.However, he remained at the club.Now, following the partnership of Nemanja Vidić and Ferdinand at the heart of the defence, and Patrice Evra's holding of left-back, Silvestre's place in the squad would appear to be less than secure.On September 15th, Silvestre was stretchered off with knee ligament damage.On the 16th September, it was revealed that Silvestre had been ruled out for the rest of the season
Edited sentence: He started the 2006-07 in typical style against Watford, scoring a classy goal, his first away goal for United, to give United the lead, and then 15 minutes later making a defensive error to aid their equaliser.He was starting to reassert himself in the left-back role when unfortunately he broke a metatarsal in a 1-0 defeat to Arsenal.However at the end of last season he showed some fine form, particularly in the 2-0 victory over Arsenal and back at the left of United's defence.However to his credit remained at the club and has since proven himself to be a useful member of the team.Now, following the partnership of Nemanja Vidić and Ferdinand flourishing at the heart of the defence, and Patrice Evra's excellence at left-back, Silvestre's place in the squad would appear to be less than secure.On September 15th Silvestre was stretchered off with knee ligament damage.On the 16th September it was revealed that Silvestre had been ruled out for the rest of the season