Manchester United Defender Rio Ferdinand Making 'Good Progress' - Alex Ferguson

English defender's rehabilitation continues to go well…

27-Nov-2009 8:20:58 PM

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Rio Ferdinand, Manchester United (Getty Images)
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed that Rio Ferdinand is nearing a return to first-team action.

Ferdinand has struggled to shake off a back injury, which has kept him on the sidelines last season as well as this. But Ferguson expects the 31-year-old defender to be back in time for the hectic Christmas period.
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At least United's boss is very happy with the form of Wes Brown, who is expected to partner Nemanja Vidic at the heart of the Red Devils' defence at Portsmouth tomorrow.

"Rio is coming along," the Scot told the club's official website.

"He is making progress but it's difficult with back injuries. Nature sometimes helps you, but we are looking forward to him coming back.

"Our concerns still centre around John O'Shea and Jonny Evans. They are both doubtful for Saturday.

"So we will have to go with defenders we have at the moment. Gary Neville is fit, as is Rafael and Patrice Evra will come back in.

"But I'm really pleased with the form of Wes Brown and Nemanja Vidic. They've been fantastic in recent games."

Zack Wilson, Goal.com UK
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