Rio 's boost for reds

Sienx SG

United have been boosted by the news that Rio Ferdinand could be fit to face Roma in Wednesday's Champions League quarter-final second leg at Old Trafford.

Ferdinand had limped out of Sunday's 2-2 draw at Middlesbrough, but a scan on Monday confirmed he had not suffered a broken foot as was first feared.

Sir Alex Ferguson confirmed at his pre-match press conference on Tuesday that the defender should be fit to face the Italians, although a final decision will be made on Wednesday morning.

"Rio's scan was clear and we hope to have him on Wednesday," revealed the United boss.

Gary Neville and Mikael Silvestre are also in the squad and Sir Alex confirmed one of the duo may even start the game.

yes rio may come back..gary and mikael -.- ? ..no pls

iceFatboy SG

I am quite amazed at how Rio was able to come back so fast. it really seems that rich clubs got the resources to repair their players fast.

alwaysdisturbed SG

or is it part of a mind game tactic?

zocoss SG

or is it part of a mind game tactic?

Partly and partly not i think... It would have been risky to take him out against Boro if he wasn't injured... Rio needed 3 stitches during half-time to continue... It was important not to allow Roma an away goal to boost their confidence during that match.

Anyway, I was happy with Silvestre's performance against Roma...

iceFatboy SG

Anyway, I was happy with Silvestre's performance against Roma...

it is always good to have hungry players coming back like silverstre and neville.

if only saha can come back and hamdum 10-15 goals, then enough liao..