The Welsh FA are applying the 4 day rule before an international match which means that Giggs will have to join up the Wales squad on the Sunday afternoon instead of being able to play for United who are away to West Ham that day
<a href="http://www.soccernet.com/europe/news/2002/1029/20021029welshfa.html" target="_blank">Giggs to miss West Ham away</a>
<a href="http://www.soccernet.com/europe/news/2002/1029/20021029welshfa.html" target="_blank">Giggs to miss West Ham away</a>