The talented centre-back could be on the end of some choice words from the Manchester United manager after revealing that he played through pain in his country’s tie against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Russia-c2991.
Sir http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Alex-c4752 Ferguson has recently struggled with a full backline this summer, with a number of top players out injured during the opening exchanges of the campaign.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Rio-Ferdinand-c31173 had been ruled out, although Ferdinand did make his return against at St. Mary’s Stadium.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Jonny-Evans-c19085 was lauded as one of the finest defenders in the League last season, but this time around fitness issues and physical problems have threatened to curtail his superb form.
The http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Northern-Ireland-c2972 International has been out since May and has caused a lot of dismay amongst United supporters after turning out for the National team despite not fully recovering.
Furthermore, he is in contention to start today’s clash with http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Luxembourg-c2945, a move which could exacerbate his injury and incur Ferguson’s anger along the way. The veteran tactician is a known disciplinarian and normally does not tolerate this kind of behavior,
making a dressing down on Evans’ return to Old Trafford highly likely.
Nonetheless, the youngster has reiterated that he has recovered and only experienced minor pain during the Russia outing.
"I have only played one reserve game for United this season after having the surgery in the summer, but I felt my ankle after about five minutes. It was the same one I had surgery on in the summer, but I got a heavier strap put on it and I was able to carry
on. After a couple of painkillers, it did feel a bit better and, if anything, I felt stronger as the game went on."
Ireland boss http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Michael-c25261 O’Neill has also backed the central defender, claiming that he wouldn’t take unnecessary risk if consequences were present.
"We have no major concerns over Jonny but we just have to manage him. If there was any risk, we wouldn't take that risk and neither would Jonny,” said the coach.
United return to action this week with the visit of Wigan Athletic and the Red Devils will be hoping to restore parity after conceding some soft goals during the opening three games.
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