Source: SKY_Sports
Rio - I'll be fit for final
Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand is confident he will be fit to face Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League final.
Ferdinand has not played for United since the second leg of the semi-final against Arsenal earlier this month due to a calf injury.
He has been challenged by United boss Sir Alex Ferguson to prove his fitness for next Wednesday's clash with Barcelona by featuring in Sunday's final Premier League game against Hull City.
The centre-half acknowledged it has been a tough battle to shake off the calf complaint and is not contemplating missing out on the Rome showpiece.
Hardest battle
"I've not thought about not playing in the final," said Ferdinand. "It's as simple as that, no chance.
"I trained with the ball today [Wednesday] and did some running, so I'm doing all the movements I need to be doing before a game.
"This has been perhaps the hardest and most important injury battle of my career. There is so much at stake.
"I haven't even thought much about the actual details of the final.
"I've been so engrossed in my injury that I haven't thought about much else. I'll start thinking about the actual match when I'm sitting on the plane to Rome."
Regarding his prospects of starting at the KC Stadium against Hull, Ferdinand confirmed he will be available for selection.
He added: "You'll have to ask the manager if I'm playing, but physically I'd be able to do it, no problem."
