Rio Ferdinand is adamant that Jonny Evans is a more than
capable understudy for the suspended Nemanja Vidic.
Evans’ stock has risen considerably this season having been
frequently asked to step in for either Ferdinand or Vidic for
various high profile games.
Vidic’s dismissal against Liverpool on Saturday lunchtime means
he will now miss Manchester United’s forthcoming league games with
Fulham and Aston Villa, leaving Evans once again to step in
alongside Ferdinand.
“He’s got a lot of experience,” the England defender said of his
Northern Ireland counterpart. “He played home and away against
Chelsea and Villarreal this season. He has played in a lot of other
big games and he also plays international football with Northern
Ireland.
“He’s young, yes, but he’s been playing well and he’s a kid
who’s on to some good things if he keeps applying himself in the
way he has been.”
