Aug 14 2009, 10:37 PM
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United’s defensive injury problems have subsided slightly ahead of Sunday’s season opener at Old Trafford against Birmingham.
Nemanja Vidic started training with the first team again on Friday after overcoming a calf problem, while Jonny Evans will miss Sunday’s match against Birmingham with an ankle injury, but should return for the trip to Burnley on Wednesday.
United are also without Edwin van der Sar (hand) and Rafael (shoulder), but Wes Brown is likely to partner Rio Ferdinand in the centre of defence, Ben Foster has recovered from a swollen knee which kept him out of England’s game against Holland as a precaution in midweek, while Gary Neville is over his groin problem and may make the bench.
“Jonny Evans picked up an injury against Chelsea, which resurfaced during training for Ireland,” Sir Alex confirmed on Friday afternoon. “He’s doubtful for Sunday, but it’s not serious and he should be ready for Wednesday against Burnley.
“Rio returned from international duty with a sore back, but we think he’ll be OK. Wes and Gary both trained with the first team this week. Wes is more advanced than Gary and he is in contention for Sunday. We might put Gary on the bench.”
Nani’s shoulder “popped out of place” after falling awkwardly following a challenge from John Terry during the Community Shield last weekend, but he made a substitute appearance for Portugal in midweek and he will hope to repeat his dazzling Wembley performance.
Nemanja Vidic started training with the first team again on Friday after overcoming a calf problem, while Jonny Evans will miss Sunday’s match against Birmingham with an ankle injury, but should return for the trip to Burnley on Wednesday.
United are also without Edwin van der Sar (hand) and Rafael (shoulder), but Wes Brown is likely to partner Rio Ferdinand in the centre of defence, Ben Foster has recovered from a swollen knee which kept him out of England’s game against Holland as a precaution in midweek, while Gary Neville is over his groin problem and may make the bench.
“Jonny Evans picked up an injury against Chelsea, which resurfaced during training for Ireland,” Sir Alex confirmed on Friday afternoon. “He’s doubtful for Sunday, but it’s not serious and he should be ready for Wednesday against Burnley.
“Rio returned from international duty with a sore back, but we think he’ll be OK. Wes and Gary both trained with the first team this week. Wes is more advanced than Gary and he is in contention for Sunday. We might put Gary on the bench.”
Nani’s shoulder “popped out of place” after falling awkwardly following a challenge from John Terry during the Community Shield last weekend, but he made a substitute appearance for Portugal in midweek and he will hope to repeat his dazzling Wembley performance.
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