Rio to return for Pensioners clash
Rio to return
By Chris,
January 9 2009
Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed that Rio Ferdinand is fit and raring to go ahead of Sunday's crunch Premier League clash with Chelsea. The £30million man injured his back in the warm-up at Stoke and has sat out of United's last four games - against the Potters, Middlesbrough, Southampton and Derby. His return provides a timely boost for the world champions.
Fergie was pleased to announce that Ferdinand will be available for selection following a spell on the sidelines. He’s expected to go straight back into the starting XI, replacing Jonny Evans to partner Nemanja Vidic at the heart of the defence.
"Rio's fit to play. He's missed the last few games, and that's given us time to get things settled down. He's one of the best centre-backs in the world, and he does make a difference because he's got the presence to play in these big games." said Sir Alex.
United will only be missing Wes Brown and Owen Hargreaves for Sunday's crunch clash as the Red Devils aim to close the gap on their West London rivals to a single point.
"We had 24 players training this morning. We've everyone fit for Sunday except Wes and Owen, which is a really good position to be in."