Henrik Larsson can play in the
Premiership again in the future, according to Sir Alex
Ferguson.
The Swedish striker's loan spell at Manchester United comes to an
end following Saturday's FA Cup quarter-final against
Middlesbrough.
Larsson has helped The Red Devils progress in the FA Cup and UEFA
Champions League during his ten weeks at Old Trafford.
The 35-year-old could well play his last competitive game in
England at the weekend and will leave with Ferguson's best
wishes.
But the United manager believes Larsson would be capable of
returning to the Premiership before his career ends.
"Henrik could play in the Premiership at 36," Ferguson said.
"He probably could not play every week but he could play 30 games
in a season, I am sure of that.
"He has looked after himself and his fitness is fantastic. Look at
Teddy Sheringham at West Ham. He is 41 this month. Henrik could do
that."
Meanwhile, Ferguson is adamant he has no regrets over Larsson's
imminent departure, despite late attempts to keep the former Celtic
man in England.
Larsson will return to his homeland next week in order to prepare
for the start of the upcoming Swedish season with
Helsingborgs.
"There is no regret about Henrik leaving at all," Ferguson added.
"I respect the decision. He has kept his promise to Helsingborgs
and his family and it is quite right he should stick by that. That
is the end of the matter.
"He has been fantastic. You can only say we have been lucky to have
him for the short spell he has been here."
