The Scot is eager to see the Serb make a comeback and claimed that he could feature against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/CFR-Cluj-c38778 tonight.
Manchester United’s defensive woes in the past few months has left Sir http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Alex-c4752 Ferguson reeling for comfort, as the team have conceded unnecessary goals on a regular basis.
Although the attacking line-up has come to the Red Devils’ rescue on more than one occasion, United teams are known for their ability to keep out opponents no matter what the occasion.
However, that has not happened this season and instead the 19-time English champions have looked quite fragile in defence, which is partly down to the absence of captain http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Nemanja-Vidic-c27550, who was sidelined for majority of the campaign.
In the centre-back’s absence, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Phil-Jones-c29903, Ferguson’s troops have conceded first on more than eight occasions this term.
The tactician knows that this cannot continue for long and that the only solution is to get his skipper back on the field as soon as possible.
While Vidic was reportedly listed for a Christmas return, the former Spartak Moscow man seems to have recovered earlier than expected and is line to start in the UEFA Champions League tie with CFR Cluj.
"I'm hopeful Vidic will play. I think there is a good chance he will. It depends on himself, of course. It's a big bonus (to have Vidic back). The game will allow me to play (Phil) Jones, (Chris) Smalling, Vidic and (Alexander) Buttner can play left back.
That is a good foundation to start the game,” he said.
Continuing, the long-serving manager added that the ex-Serbian International had shown great promise whilst working out during his recovery and resumed his training duties last week, which has boosted his chances of being named in the starting line-up tonight.
"I knew he was doing really well with the physios and he was doing football training with them in terms of striking the ball. But he came into training last Monday with the first team and did okay. He was not involved in the competitive part, he was passive
in playing for both teams and being free...but he did alright,” Sir Alex was quoted as saying to the media.
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