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Champions League News :: Rio Ferdinand declares himself fit for Champions League final

Posted on 2009-05-26 by Gooner

Manchester United have breathed a sigh of relief after Rio Ferdinand declared himself fit for tomorrow night's Champions League final.

The centre-half has not featured for Manchester United since the semi-final second-leg victory away to Arsenal three weeks ago and his recovery from a calf injury is a boost to Sir Alex Ferguson's side, which the manager says is on the verge of greatness.

"My injury is fine, I've been training the last couple of days with the team – I feel good and I'm glad to be back," Ferdinand said.

He is likely to replace Jonny Evans in the centre of defence to restore his successful partnership with Nemanja Vidic, which kept the feted Barcelona front three of Thierry Henry, Lionel Messi and Samuel Eto'o scoreless over both legs of their semi-final last year.

Ferdinand insisted he would not risk the team by putting himself forward for selection if he was not 100%. "I wouldn't do that," he said.

"There is no way I will play if my fitness was detrimental to the team. Tomorrow is more about the team winning than me playing in a cup final. In any case, I have been working hard with the medical staff and training well. There are no problems. I am fine."

Sourced From : Guardian Online

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