Source: Daily_Mail
Nemanja Vidic ruled out for five weeks for Manchester United
Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed Nemanja Vidic's calf injury is worse than first thought with the Manchester United captain facing up to five weeks on the sidelines.[LNB]Central defender Vidic limped out of the 2-1 win at West Brom last Sunday, although it was initially anticipated a nerve issue would keep him out for just two weeks.[LNB]However, Ferguson said: 'The situation has reversed and Vidic has a calf muscle injury, which means he'll maybe be four to five weeks.'[LNB] No case for the defence: Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic were both injured on the opening weekend[LNB] [LNB]There was some good news for Ferguson, though, with Vidic's regular defensive partner Rio Ferdinand seemingly set to return quicker than anticipated from a hamstring injuryalso sustained at The Hawthorns.[LNB]Ferguson's assessment at the time wasFerdinand would be sidelined for six weeks, missing England's Euro 2012double-header against Bulgaria and Wales next month, as well as the start of United's latest Champions League quest.[LNB] Ready for action: The young duo of Phil Jones and Chris Smalling could partner up at the back[LNB]However, following a visit to a specialist in Munich during the week, the injury is not as bad as first feared.[LNB]Although the centre back has not beendefinitively ruled out of Monday's clash with Spurs at Old Trafford, itis more likely he will be ready to face Arsenal at home six days later.[LNB]'Rio is not as bad as we thought and he could be ready for our game with Arsenal,' said the Scot. 'I don't think he'll be ready for Monday, but it's amazing how assessments can change in the space of a few days.'[LNB] Back in the fold: Patrice Evra will make his return to the side after missing the game at the Hawthorns[LNB]Ferguson will now pair Phil Jones andJonny Evans together at the heart of his defence for the visit of Spurs, whilst Chris Smalling will fill in at right back.[LNB]Ferguson at least has Patrice Evra available again at left back after he missed the game at West Brom with a knee injury.[LNB] City receive early title boost with Vidic, Cech and Gibbs suffering injury blowsYoung will stay out wide for us, insists United boss Sir AlexIt's good to talk: Reina tells De Gea to forget rivalry and call him for supportUnited striker Hernandez admits it hasn't been easy adapting to English life[LNB]
