Capello calls for patience from Rio as Manchester United star eyes comeback

04 December 2009 11:25
Take it easy: Ferdinand[LNB]England manager Fabio Capello has urged Rio Ferdinand not to rush his recovery from injury.[LNB]The Manchester United defender is sidelined with a back problem which is associated with his other recent injuries and is expected to be back in action next month.[LNB]But Capello has called for the 31-year-old centre-half to be patient in order to be fully fit for the World Cup in June.[LNB]'It's too far away to decide about Ferdinand,' said Italian Capello. 'Look at Italy, Alessandro Nesta was injured for a year, now he's the best and everyone is saying, "Please come back in the national team".[LNB]'It's not a worry if Rio is not fit in January because he can be playing in March or April. Rio has told me lots of times that he will be fit.[LNB]'I hope he is right because it is really important that the best players will be fit.'[LNB][LNB] Manchester United not distracted by slick city rivals, says Wes BrownAncelotti, Clough, Allison and Sir Alex - football's fashion iconsHughes goads Fergie: You won't dare pick a weak side in Carling Cup semiTevez warns United: My City slickers are ready to take away your trophyMan United wipe out first option deal on £10m Serbian teenager LjajicMANCHESTER UNITED FC

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