Source: Eurosport
Ferdinand content with United preparations
Rio Ferdinand claims Manchester United are "on the right road" in the build-up to the new Premier League season, despite losing on a penalty shoot-out to Bayern Munich in the final of the Audi Cup.
The Red Devils matched their hosts inside a packed Allianz Arena and were unfortunate not to come away with a win after Michael Owen and Wayne Rooney both squandered chances in the second half of a goalless 90 minutes.
But Ferdinand insists the result will not knock United off course as they aim to hit their peak for August 16 when they host Birmingham at Old Trafford.
"I think we showed glimpses of improvement," he said.
"I think the Asia tour has been a very good workout for us physically and this tournament was a step up in class in opposition.
"Physically, we are on the road to getting where we want to be for the beginning of the season."
