United received some good news on the injury to Rio
Ferdinand on Monday afternoon as it was confirmed the defender has
not suffered a break to the foot he injured against
Middlesbrough.
The 29-year-old defender was forced off after 70 minutes of
Sunday's 2-2 draw at the Riverside. However, any concerns that he
had broken a metatarsal in his left foot have been allayed.
A club spokesperson told ManUtd.com: "Rio went for
a scan on Monday and we can confirm that he has not suffered any
break."
United's medical team have not confirmed how long the defender will
be out of action.
Sir Alex Ferguson will provide a further update at his pre-match
press conference on Tuesday afternoon ahead of Wednesday's
Champions League quarter final second leg clash with Roma.