Rio Ferdinand has returned to Manchester United a serious doubt for this weekend's clash with Aston Villa. Fabio Capello has revealed to the press that Rio Ferdinand has been sent back to Old Trafford with an injury after limping off the pitch during England's World Cup qualifying win over Ukraine on Wednesday.
Capello failed to confirm the nature or severity of the injury, leaving that up to his club side, but it suspected that the defender has aggravated a groin strain that he has been troubled with in the past. In light of this, Ferdinand looks a serious doubt for Manchester United's all important Premier League tie with Aston Villa this weekend.
"He was in a bit of pain and I will have to speak to the doctor," Capello told the press.
The 30-year-old will now be assessed by the club doctors at Old Trafford ahead of the clash with Villa, a game that United will surely be looking to make a statement in as their recent Premier League results have not been indicative of what the current Club World Cup champions are capable of producing.
And with Nemanja Vidic ruled out of the fixture due to suspension, Sir Alex Ferguson will be looking to his fringe players to step up and take the reigns at the heart of United's defence whilst hoping that Ferdinand makes a quick recovery.
Stephen Crawford, Goal.com
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