Rio has no fitness doubts
29 Jul 2008 - 11:35:29
Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has no doubts that he will be fully-fit by the time the new Premier League season starts in just over two weeks' time.
The former West Ham and Leeds United star has featured in only one game of the club's pre-season tour of Africa, partly because of a back injury and then because he returned home to be with his wife, who is expecting the couple's second child.
"I don't see it as a problem," said Ferdinand.
"There are enough games to get under my belt before the start of the season."
Meanwhile, Sir Alex Ferguson is happy with the way the club's youngsters are developing.
He said: "They're all at a good age in terms of us judging them. Most of them have been out on loan and done well.
"Jonny Evans had a good spell at Sunderland and was instrumental in them staying up. (Fraizer) Campbell was instrumental in bringing Hull up.
"Lee Martin has been unfortunate with injuries, but he showed what he can do by setting up the first goal against the Kaizer Chiefs. He has potential.
"Craig Cathcart is looking much stronger and the intention is to put him out on loan this season.
"Rodrigo Possebon will stay as he has potential for first-team football, while Tom Cleverley is just a young lad and has time on his side. All the young players have good potential."