The veteran tactician faces a major headache in naming his defence, which has been ravaged by injuries in the last few weeks.
Manchester United kick-off their Premier League campaign with a trip to http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Everton-c13019, however defensive issues have threatened to derail their season even before things have started.
Although skipper http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Barcelona-c38604, there are other problems that need to be sorted quickly.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Phil-Jones-c29903 returned to Manchester after a health scare.
With limited options at the back, Fergie is likely to start http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Rio-Ferdinand-c31173 but Vidic would surely not be given the responsibility to lead the side for the whole game, leaving Michael Carrick to play out of his position.
The midfielder was impressive in a withdrawn role against Barca and could possibly be utilized in the same position once again when the Reds take on the Toffees at Goodison Park, after getting Sir http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Alex-c4752 Ferguson’s backing in today’s press conference.
"Evans is recovering from an operation. Smalling is out for three months. Jones got a muscle injury in his back and was sent home from http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Norway-c2974. So the area we're concerned about is centre-back. Evans won't be ready for the start of the season. He won't be
far away but he won't be ready.”
"Smalling is out and I can't give you an update with Jones because we've not fully diagnosed that. But http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Sweden-c3015] with his passing the ball and his interceptions. He was fantastic,” the Scot was quoted as saying
to the media.”
Meanwhile, the club continue their pursuit of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Germany-c2904 with the squad.
Ferguson has revealed his admiration for the Dutchman and with the side missing out on http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Moura-c26908 to Paris Saint-Germain; a big name signing is a must for former Champions as they look to regain their lost crown from cross-town rivals Manchester City.
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