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Ferguson: Rio will be ready for final

Fri 15 May, 11:35 AM


Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has played down concerns that Rio Ferdinand might be forced to miss the Champions League final against Barcelona.

Ferdinand missed both the Manchester derby and Wednesday's win at Wigan after injuring a calf muscle in the semi-final triumph over Arsenal.

"He won't play tomorrow (against Arsenal on Saturday) but he should be fit for next Sunday's game at Hull and I am sure he will be available for the final." said Ferguson.

He added: "It is one of those calf niggles that usually take 10 days to two weeks (to recover from).

"Other than his work in the gymnasium he is not training at the moment."

Other than Ferdinand, plus long-term casualties Owen Hargreaves and Wes Brown, Ferguson has a fully-fit squad at his disposal as United look to secure at least a point against Arsenal that will ensure they win another Premier League title.

It means changes are certain from Wednesday night, with Darren Fletcher, Ryan Giggs and Carlos Tevez among those set to get a place in the starting line-up, with Ben Foster standing by if it is decided Edwin van der Sar needs a break.

"I will freshen up the team from Wednesday because it was a really gruelling game on a very heavy pitch," said Ferguson.

 

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  1. United scum!!! Barcelona will beat the @#$% out of you!

    From BiggR, on Sat 16 May 11:44PM

  2. GOOD NEWS.. HES OUR KINGPIN IN DEFENCE UNTIL LITTLE­ JONNY GROWS INTO HIS SHOES.

    BEL pa zed

    From Brian, on Fri 15 May 4:41PM

  3. GOOD NEWS.. HES OUR KINGPIN IN DEFENCE UNTIL LITTLE­ JONNY GROWS INTO HIS SHOES.

    BEL pa zed

    From Brian, on Fri 15 May 4:38PM

  4. GOOD NEWS.. HES OUR KINGPIN IN DEFENCE UNTIL LITTLE­ JONNY GROWS INTO HIS SHOES.

    BEL pa zed

    From Brian, on Fri 15 May 4:38PM

  5. GOOD NEWS.. HES OUR KINGPIN IN DEFENCE UNTIL LITTLE­ JONNY GROWS INTO HIS SHOES.

    BEL pa zed

    From Brian, on Fri 15 May 4:37PM

  6. WE WILL BE CROWNED NEW PREMIER LEAGUE CHAMPIONS FOR THE­ EIGHTEENTH TIME TOMORROW
    AND I WILL BE LAUGHING MY­ BALLS OFF IN THE STRETFORD END THINKING ABOUT LIVERSCUM­ THE MANAGER/PLAYERS AND MOSTLY THE SCUM SUPPORTERS­ HAHAHA,YOUR SEASON IS OVER SCUM LFC HAHA
    GLOOOOOORY­ GLOOOOOORY MAN UTD
    CHAMPIONS OF ENGLAND CHAMPIONS OF­ EUROPE CHAMPIONS OF THE WORLD
    AND ON THE 27TH MAY 2009­ WE WILL BE BACK TO BACK EURO CHAMPIONS 2008/2009
    I LOVE­ MANCHESTER UNITED SOOOOOOOO MUUUUUUUUCH

    From WAYNE, on Fri 15 May 4:31PM

  7. I hope United use the same tactics as they used in the­ champions league against Arsenal.Outclass them in­ midfield and win the game.M.U.F.C

    From jamie, on Fri 15 May 3:43PM

  8. GREAT NEWS...WIN, WIN, WIN!

    From L H, on Fri 15 May 1:46PM

  9. come on man u whether one or three points lets win it­ tomorrow at home at old trafford it will be amazing

    From Jimmyrice man u are champs again, on Fri 15 May 11:55AM
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