FERDINAND TO MISS CHAMPS LEAGUE

Last updated : 11 August 2002 By Editor
Rio will find out today how bad his injury is. Ferdinand lasted just 25 minutes
of yesterdays friendly with Boca Juniors before going over on his ankle.
Fergie said:
'It was disappointing for Rio, particularly on his home debut, unfortunately for
us it doesn't look as though he will make the game on Wednesday. We will try
everything we can for next Saturday, but nothing is certain at this stage.'

Wes Brown is expected to start against Zala on Wednesday with Roy Carroll
in goal as Fabien Barthez is not expected to recover from his thigh injury in
time.