Rio Ferdinand confident of quick return after hamstring scare

08 December 2010 22:39
Rio Ferdinand is confident he will be fit for Manchester United's clash with Arsenal on Monday night after having scans on his hamstring on Wednesday. [LNB]Quick return: Ferdinand is expected to face Arsenal on Monday[LNB]The England captain was taken off as a precaution during United's Champions League tie against Valencia on Tuesday night when he complained of a tightening in the muscle. [LNB]Ferdinand will undergo treatment over the next two days, but isexpected to line up against Arsene Wenger's side at Old Trafford. [LNB]'I had a tight hamstring so the boss took me off as a precaution,' Ferdinand wrote on his Twitter account. [LNB]'The hamstring feels OK, treatment over the next couple of days to try and get ready for the game Monday. Get me out there!' [LNB]Paul Scholes has suffered a setback in his recovery from a groin injury and is a doubt for the Arsenal match[LNB]  Win an England shirt signed by Rio Ferdinand - courtesy of #5Fergie plays down Ferdinand fears to pencil defender in for Arsenal clashManchester United and Spurs target Miranda hints at leaving Sao PauloMANCHESTER UNITED FC

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