Rio Ferdinand is likely to miss out as United aim to clinch the
Premier League title against Arsenal on Saturday afternoon.
A calf strain ruled the defender out of the Reds’ wins over
Manchester City and Wigan, but Sir Alex Ferguson is still hopeful
of having Ferdinand available for the Champions League final
against Barcelona.
“Rio is still struggling with a calf strain,” the manager told
his pre-match press conference. “These niggles usually take a week
to 10 days to clear up. Hopefully he’ll be fit for Hull and the
Champions League final.
“He’s not training, he’s having treatment. He’s doing gym work
and work on the bikes. He’s our only concern for tomorrow, but I’ll
freshen up from Wednesday – it was a gruelling game and a heavy
pitch.”
Jonny Evans is likely to deputise again in Ferdinand’s absence,
as the Reds chase a point or more in order to secure an 18th league
title.