Source: Daily_Mail
O'Shea refuses to set comeback date after three months out for United
Nearing fitness: John O'Shea has been out since November[LNB]Manchester United defender John O'Shea is refusing to set a comeback date even though he is edging closer to full fitness.[LNB]The Irishman has been out since November after suffering complications in his recovery from a dead leg he picked up during the latter stages of his country's controversial World Cup play-off defeat to France in November.[LNB]A blood clot caused such a significant setback Sir Alex Ferguson recently revealed O'Shea would be out of action for the remainder of the campaign. Ferguson subsequently pulled back from that stance.[LNB]However, while O'Shea is happy with the way things have gone, he is refusing to rush.[LNB]'It is progressing very well. I have been doing some running on the water treadmill and the normal treadmill and I have not had any setbacks yet,' he told Key103.[LNB]'The strength is improving. It is nearly 85% in my right leg. Once it is over 90 and nudging up towards 95 it is all systems go.[LNB]'But I am not going to set myself a target because it just adds to the speculation.'[LNB]Throughout his absence, O'Shea has been a frequent visitor to Old Trafford, watching Sir Alex Ferguson's men mount their bid for honours on three fronts.[LNB]It has been a frustrating time for the defender and he can't wait for the day it comes to an end.[LNB]'I am itching to get back,' he admitted. 'Once you see the Champions League starting back up you know that is the business end of the season starting up.[LNB]'You have to be careful when you are injured not to force yourself to come back too soon and get injured again.[LNB]'It is hugely frustrating.'[LNB] Simply the best: Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson hails Wayne Rooney as striker prepares to face former club EvertonMan United's Old Trafford development plan hits the buffers on 100th birthdayEVERTON v Man Utd: David Moyes without Tim Cahill for the visit of the championsFergie: Defenders needed the hairdryer but Evans got it as he was nearest!Vidic wants to stay at United as he insists there is no bust-up with FergieManchester United set to enter race for Cole as contract talks with Chelsea stallJose Mourinho blasts Roman Abramovich for making 'grave mistakes' in letting Chelsea slip behind Manchester UnitedMANCHESTER UNITED FC
