The roaming defender appears to be ready to feature in the club's concluding leg of the Champions League semi-final against Arsenal.Manchester United's chances of progression to the Champions League final have been bolstered today as Sky Sports have reported that sturdy defender Rio Ferdinand has been seen resuming training today, in preparation for protecting the club's slender one-goal advantage over Arsenal.
There was initial trepidation over the England international's chances of featuring in United's trip to Ashburton Grove, as the early forecast on the injury was that Ferdinand had cracked a rib after colliding with Arsenal striker Eduardo da Silva in the first leg at Old Trafford.
Defenders Patrice Evra and Wes Brown were both absent from training, and Arsene Wenger will therefore be hoping to get the most out of pacy winger Theo Walcott, who could line-up against either Jonny Evans or John O'Shea.
Arsenal, meanwhile, will be without Mikael Silvestre (groin), Gael Clichy (back), William Gallas (knee), Robin van Persie (groin), Eduardo da Silva, (groin), and Tomas Rosicky (hamstring).
The game kicks-off on Tuesday evening at 19:45 BST.
Alan Dawson, Goal.com
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