Source: Daily_Mail
Nemanja Vidic boost for Manchester United as Serbia leave defender out of friendly
Relief for Ferguson: Vidic won't face Israel[LNB]Sir Alex Ferguson has reached an agreement with the Serbian FA to have Nemanja Vidic left out of his country's clash with Israel. [LNB]Manchester United manager Ferguson is preparing for Saturday's derby against City with serious fitness concerns over Rio Ferdinand, Chris Smalling and Jonny Evans. [LNB]That leaves Vidic as United's only fully fit central defender and, despite Serbia insisting last month that he would be playing for his country, coach Vladimir Petrovic has agreed to Ferguson's request to rest the 29-year-old for Wednesday's friendly. [LNB]Ferdinand is Ferguson's biggest worry with a calf injury while Evans has a problem with his ankle and Smalling also has a knock. [LNB]If all three are ruled out then Wes Brown could be called on to partner Vidic. [LNB]Elsewhere, Darren Fletcher (ankle and eye) should be able to take his place in midfield after failing to make Scotland's trip to play Northern Ireland. [LNB]But Mexican striker Javier Hernandez could be struggling to make Saturday's lunchtime kick-off as he is not due to return from international duty until Friday morning. [LNB] Retired Neville believes future is bright for United with young right-back Rafael Blow for Man City as Balotelli is set to miss derby clash against United Let them boo me! Tevez relishing Old Trafford return as City striker eyes winNobody loves Man City more than me! Tevez in fighting form ahead of derbyAll the latest Manchester United news, features and opinion[LNB] Explore more:People: Alex Ferguson, Darren Fletcher, Nemanja Vidic, Rio Ferdinand, Wes Brown Places: Scotland, Israel, Northern Ireland
