Nemanja Vidic is suffering from a virus and faces a race
against time to be fit for United’s clash with Portsmouth on
Wednesday night.
The Serbian centre-back missed Sunday’s FA Cup
victory over Tottenham Hotspur, with Wes Brown shifting from his
usual right back spot to partner Rio Ferdinand in the middle.
Speaking after the Reds’ cup win, United manager Sir Alex Ferguson
told MUTV 26-year-old Vidic may not be
ready for Wednesday night.
“Vidic had a virus so he didn’t play against Spurs,” the boss
said.
“The doctor went to see him yesterday and he was quite poorly. In
fact, his whole family aren’t too good at the moment.
“We’ll see what he’s like during the week but whether he’ll be
ready for Wednesday, I don’t know.”
Prior to Sunday's cup clash with Spurs, Vidic had missed just four
matches all season. He had started 28 games for the Reds, more than
any other United player except his central defensive partner,
Rio Ferdinand, who moved on to 29 starts after helping United to
victory at the weekend.