Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson insists he has no problems axing his FA Cup heroes against Lyon on Wednesday night.The United boss is only without Gary Neville and Mikael Silvestre ahead of the first leg of their crucial Champions League last-16 clash and he is confident the club have a strong-enough squad to challenge for honours on multiple fronts.

However with a fit pool of 22 players to choose from, Ferguson faces a selection dilemma of whether to keep faith with the backbone of the side which beat Arsenal 4-0 at the weekend or bring back his rested stars.

Darren Fletcher, Nani and Michael Carrick all impressed during the FA Cup triumph at Old Trafford but they could make way for Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes and Owen Hargreaves in the starting XI.

This issue is something that only pleases Ferguson, who is seeking only his second Champions League crown.

"Last season we didn't have the resources to get through to the second leg of the semi-final against Milan in Italy," he said in the Manchester Evening News.

"If we'd had better resources we'd have got through. But we have a stronger squad and a more complete squad this season. The secret is keeping them all fit.

"Today I am lucky I have 22 players here and only Gary and Silvestre not here. It is a fantastic position to be in at this time of the season. If we can keep that it will definitely without question give us a chance.

"The midfield area is where I have the best options. On Saturday we brought a couple of fresh players in, in Fletcher and Carrick, and they were outstanding.

"You could say I have selection headaches. But when you are picking a team at the level we are at, I don't think you look upon that as a hindrance to achieving the result."

As Ferguson chase European glory and a domestic double, he admits rotating his squad will be part and parcel of achieving success.

"The expectation at our club is that when you are in a tournament you have to do your best. Every game is so important and hopefully we can manage the three," he added.

Lyon just sneaked through the Champions League group stage after thrashing Rangers at Ibrox in their final game and Ferguson is in no doubt of the stiff challenge that awaits.

He said: "Lyon look like they will win the championship again to make it seven times in a row and that is a great achievement.

"It is a terrific atmosphere in their stadium and it will be packed.

"It is going to be a hard game. But this tie won't be decided tonight it will be decided at Old Trafford, so that will give us a big chance."

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