Showing posts with label Rio Ferdinand returns. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Rio Ferdinand returns. Show all posts
Rio Ferdinand will be in the squad when Everton host Manchester United tomorrow. The 31 year old will play alongside Nemanja Vidic once again to keep Everton strikers at bay.
Rio had damaged his knee ligaments before this summer’s World Cup and has been out of action since then. He played in a reserve match against Oldham Athletic and looked fit and fine. Sir Alex chose to keep Rio out of the game against Stockport County this week after he excelled in training.
Speaking at a press conference today, Sir Alex said, “Rio is in the squad with three games this week, it is good that he is back.”
Everton, who have yet to register a Barclays Premier League win this season, will face an unbeaten Manchester United team at Goodison Park with full confidence. United got slaughtered by Toffees last season as they were handed a 3-1 defeat.
According to the stats, United have beaten the Toffees more times (27) in Premier League fixtures than any other club. Nevertheless, last season’s defeat would still be fresh in Sir Alex’s mind. He said,
Goodison Park is a hard place to go. It’s always a nightmare going there. The atmosphere is fantastic and we’ve had to deal with it for many years.
It would be a great game to watch after the international break. I hope Wayne Rooney plays and even better scores a goal and then runs to the Everton fans to silence them. That would be the best way for Wazza to forget his private life controversies and focus on repeating his last seasons’ heroics.
Wayne Rooney scored a sensational four-timer to send Manchester United top of the Premier League as the Red Devils beat Hull 4-0. Everyone is praising Rooney for his solo efforts (even I admire that) but I think this game provided some other good news as well.
Return of Rio Ferdinand
The game against Hull marked the return of Rio Ferdinand after a 3 month long absence. The United skipper had been out of action since October 2009 and was ruled out until 2010. However he marked his return and played the entire 90 minutes which did look as if Rio has retained his form and could help his manager who is worried about their defense.
I am glad Rio returned at the right time as he may be handed the responsibility to monitor Carlos Tevez when United face City in the Carling Cup semi final.
Michael Owen got a start
I was initially surprised to see Owen starting, especially after the awesome form which Berbatov had shown in the previous games. But Fergie wants to help Owen to get on the plane to South Africa and hence he paired the two English strikers up front.
To be honest, Owen did look fine. Though he missed some easy chances which came his way but overall I think he played fine. And when Rooney is scoring goals for fun, his striking partner has to act as a mere supporter by making assists.
Nani may have OT future
I don't know what others thought but I think Nani had a fantastic game against Hull at a mutinous Old Trafford. After his bust up with Sir Alex Ferguson, I thought the Portuguese will never feature for United, but he has featured in a few games. And his performance against Hull was one of his best ever at OT. Probably, Nani has future at Manchester United.
Rooney, Rooney, Rooney, Rooney
That's how the score sheet looked featuring the name of Wayne Rooney who scored all four goals for Manchester United. The wonder kid took his goals tally for the season to 20 in 28 matches and is just three short of his best-ever return.
The return of VDS, Ferdinand and Evans does make the back four much stronger. Is this the time that things will start to turn in United's favor? What say folks?
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