Source: Daily_Mail
Crocked Rio Ferdinand set for Manchester United return...but Bebe still out in the cold
Rio Ferdinand will make his long-awaited comeback for Manchester United in a reserve team game against Oldham Athletic tonight.[LNB]The game at Stalybridge will take on far more significance than a usual Manchester Senior Cup tie as it will represent Ferdinand's first game since he was injured in a freak collision with Emile Heskey on the first day of training at the World Cup in South Africa.[LNB] Boosted: Rio Ferdinand is set to return from the knee injury that kept him out of the World Cup[LNB]Sir Alex Ferguson had stated that the 31-year-old would not be fit toreturn until the end of September. [LNB]However, at his weekly press conference last Friday, Ferguson revealed his defender had made a rapid recovery from the knee ligament problem and said he would be finding a game for him during the international break.[LNB]The Oldham match represents a suitable opportunity and if Ferdinand does come through unscathed he is expected to come into contention for afirst-team comeback at Everton on September 11, which represents the start of a hectic week that also includes home games against Rangers andLiverpool.[LNB]Ferdinand will be joined in the United line-up by Wes Brown, midfielder Anderson, who is also on his way back from long-term injury, and Federico Macheda.[LNB] United admit season ticket shortfall after campaign to boycott Old TraffordUnited new boy Bebe will be a world beater once he's fit, claims Sir AlexMARTIN SAMUEL: Show respect - Fabio Capello is no clown[LNB][LNB]
