Ferdinand turned his ankle in the 4-0 FA Cup
quarter-final victory over Fulham on Saturday.
He was substituted at half-time and left the ground
wearing a protective boot.
But a scan yesterday revealed no serious damage and the
England defender has told friends he hopes to play.
Manager Alex Ferguson is counting on him.
With the tie locked at 0-0 after the first leg, the
centre-back’s presence is vital because United cannot afford to
concede.
Ferguson said: “Rio’s a bit of a concern. We just have
to wait and see how he is.
“I just hope he makes it because he’s such an important
player to us.”
John O’Shea is another United concern. The stand-in
right-back has a hamstring strain.