Source: Telegraph
Rio Ferdinand to make Manchester United comeback for reserves against Oldham
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]Sir Alex Ferguson had stated that the 31 year-old would not be fit to return until the end of September. [LNB] Related ArticlesSecurity tightened for Rangers' United visitVan der Sar still has no plans to retireFerguson gives gloves to CechHargreaves' fate a warningFerguson in dilemma over HargreavesRooney 'dishevelled' after World CupHowever, 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 a first-team comeback at Everton on Sept 11, which represents the start of a hectic week that also includes home games against Rangers and Liverpool. [LNB]Ferdinand will be joined in the Manchester United line-up by Wes Brown, midfielder Anderson, who is also on his way back from long-term injury, and Federico Macheda. [LNB]
