The http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Northern-Ireland-c2972 International is close to full fitness and could start at Old Trafford, following a devastating injury crisis.
Manchester United lost to Everton on their opening Premier League fixture, with the main reason for the loss identifiable as the gaping hole at the back.
While skipper http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Phil-Jones-c29903 are all out with various problems and are unlikely to take part in any match soon.
Ferdinand’s training injury is far less severe than first expected, but the game still comes too soon for him, leaving Sir http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Alex-c4752 Ferguson with a major headache as he looks to name his starting line-up.
The Scot named http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Antonio-Valencia-c6345 as a right-back for the trip to Merseyside, with Rafael rested after his exertions at the Olympics. And considering that the Ecuadorian’s future lies ahead on the flank, the Brazilian should start at home.
Centre-back is still a problem area for the Red Devils, but the return of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Jonny-Evans-c19085 could go a long way in reducing the woes, especially considering that lethal form of the away team, who banged in five goals in their first match.
Evans was injured in last season’s run-in and since then has been on the treatment table. However he returned to training ten days ago, slowly but surely building up fitness as he makes his return.
On the other hand, Ferguson can relish the time when it comes to naming his attack force, which overflowing with quality options at the moment.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Federico-Macheda-c13475 are also waiting on the sidelines.
Welbeck played against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Shinji-Kagawa-c33364 for the equalizer, only to see him miss the chance.
Keeping his ability in frame, the Dutchman should play some role this weekend, but whether he starts is different proposition and one which does not bode well for the in-form Fulham, who come to the Theatre of Dreams aiming to continue their blistering eye
for goals.
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