Reports from both the player and Fergie in the last few days were that all was not going to plan. However Fergie has been known to contradict himself:
"Gaby has been training for three weeks now and he is looking fantastic," Ferguson commented.
"He has been tackling like a tiger, has shown great energy in training and his enthusiasm is infectious.
"He is very close and I might just give him a go against Sunderland on Friday."