Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed that injured veterans Gary
Neville and Paul Scholes are both recovering well from their
long-term injuries.
Neville has been out of action with a damaged ankle since March,
while Scholes needed knee surgery in October but the pair, who have
made 1,088 United appearances between them, are on schedule to
return.
"Gary Neville's training with the team," Sir Alex revealed. "What
we need to do with Gary is get him a game. The Reserves league is
closed down of course during the Christmas period, but once that
starts up that's one avenue.
"We have to look about, maybe even practice matches and that sort
of thing to get some more intensity into his training. Game
situations will bring him on a good bit. We're happy with his
progress, we're assured he's ok now and it's just a matter of
getting him games."
While the return of club captain Neville would add further steel
and experience to United's miserly backline, the Reds' forwards
will be eagerly awaiting the comeback of midfield schemer
Scholes.
"Paul's doing nice, easy running now," said Sir Alex. "That was the
plan. He's out of the pot he was in and the time we set for him was
roundabout February, and I don't think we'll be far off.
"Probably the middle of February to be on the safe side, but he's
certainly doing very well."