Owen's Italian job - Ferguson wants Hargreaves back to face Beckham

03 February 2010 10:19
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has challenged Owen Hargreaves to win a place in his squad for the Champions League tie with AC Milan.[LNB]The England midfielder is battling back to fitness following surgery on both knees and has not played since September 2008.[LNB] Hargreaves has been training with the first team and the reserves and Ferguson has told the 29-year-old he could make the squad for the San Siro on February 16 if he manages a full week of training.[LNB] On the mend: Hargreaves (left) has a chance of being involved at the San Siro[LNB]The United boss said: 'I would like to seem him make the squad for the Champions League fixtures against AC Milan, but we won't rush him. [LNB]'We are being patient with the rehabilitation following his knee operations and he is alternating his training with the reserve and first-team squads, working for two days and then resting a day.[LNB]'It's a matter of him regaining his confidence and, when he is able to train every day, that will be the moment for him to return to match play.'[LNB] Manchester United keen to snatch Canales from under Real Madrid's noseI've no regrets about selling Beckham, insists Manchester United boss FergieManchester United's Wayne Rooney reveals a one-on-one for England as his favourite ever goalParis Saint-Germain fail in last-ditch bids for Anderson and Ryan BabelManchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson gets the hairdryer treatment at last! Legendary boss goes back to schoolMANCHESTER UNITED FC

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