Manchester United Boss, Sir Alex Ferguson, is hopeful that he might get the services of a fit Rio Ferdinand for their next game in Premier League against Chelsea.
Ferdinand will surely not be a part of the Red Devils outfit for their FA Cup game at Southampton following an injury to his back before the Stoke game on Boxing Day. He will also be unavailable for their Carling Cup semifinal match against Derby on Wednesday.
30-year-old defender is yet to make an appearance for training since his injury. However, Ferguson is hopeful that England’s vice-captain is going to be fit for facing the Blues at Old Trafford, as he will be receiving a more intensive treatment in the coming week.
Ferguson feels that his star defender is going to have an advantage of gym work and extra physio. It will be aimed at fighting the problem, which has been recurring too frequently in this season for the club’s liking.
Ferguson said, ‘I don’t think that his injury is major, but I feel worried for the number of times it has affected Rio’s game in this season, which is unusual for him.’
‘At this moment, we have been managing his absence in the side. Still, I am hopeful that he will be present against Chelsea, as his experience matters in games with such high proportions.’
Meanwhile, Jonny Evans is going to continue his role as the deputy of Rio Ferdinand and Gary Neville may possibly fill central defensive position at Pride Park.
