United v Boca Juniors [R]

[MikeyM]

United 1 Boca 0, late first half. RVN goal scorer.
Rio left the game with a leg injury. He collided with Carroll & had to leave. No word on what injury is or how long he may be out.

While I was typing this United 2 Boca 0, RVN scored his second.

So far Veron has played well. He has set up some shots & attacks on the Boca goal.

[NNCRed]

Soccernet's saying Rio did something do his ankle and when he left the pitch he wasn't able to put pressure on it. Great, just in time to start our European campaign.

[BerwynBlazers]

Don't worry guys, Blanc will be able to take care of the backline like he did last year... yeah...

[mactheknife]

this is not good...at least he was on his feet (foot)...that's something to cheer about i suppose.

[Scotty]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/m/man_utd/2182769.stm

[BrianCappellieri]

Rio blow overshadows Ruud double

Rio Ferdinand's injury made the headlines ahead of Ruud van Nistelrooy's brace as Manchester United beat Boca Juniors 2-0 at Old Trafford...
TeamTalk (http://www.teamtalk.com/teamtalk/Team_News/0,1562,27,00.html#518665)

No word on how severe but it says he hurt his ankle after landing awkwardly.

[Unorthodox Yank]

jeez...what is it with us and argentinian players?

[Motterman]

I saw the natch, Rio will be OK. He may miss Wednesday. but he's not out for any length of time.

[BrianCappellieri]

Ferdinand injury mars Man Utd win

Rio Ferdinand is almost certainly out of Wednesday's Champions League qualifier with Zalaegerszegi after spraining his ankle in the friendly against Boca Juniors.

The defender is also facing a race against time to be fit for Saturday's Premier League opener with West Brom...
Ananova (http://www.ananova.com/sport/story/sm_647743.html)

[soccerfan220]

ok thanks briancappellieri

[BrianCappellieri]

Ferdinand set to miss big kick-off

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson was dealt a huge pre-season blow last night with the news that record signing Rio Ferdinand could be set for a lengthy injury lay-off...
The Guardian (http://football.guardian.co.uk/News_Story/0,1563,772566,00.html)

Rio Ferdinand Limps Out Of United Friendly

Rio Ferdinand has limped out of Manchester United's friendly clash with Boca Juniors at Old Trafford...
SoccerAge (http://www.soccerage.com/en/13/g4311.html)

Ferdinand to miss start of season

Manchester United's deeply held belief that everyone and everything is against them was probably reinforced yesterday when Rio Ferdinand, the central defender in whom they invested a staggering £30 million only three weeks ago, sustained an injury in a charity match that could keep him out of action for at least two games...
The Telegraph (http://sport.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2002/08/11/sfnman11.xml&sSheet=/sport/2002/08/11/ixfooty.html)

[BrianCappellieri]

Rio set to miss West Brom clash

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has admitted Rio Ferdinand is likely to miss Saturday's Premiership opener with West Brom...
SoccerNet (http://www.soccernet.com/england/news/2002/0812/20020812mufcferdinand.html)

Rio 'fit for next week'

Rio Ferdinand's twisted ankle should only force him to miss two Manchester United games, according to manager Sir Alex Ferguson...
BBC (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/man_utd/2189524.stm)

He should be back for the match against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

[BrianCappellieri]

TeamTalk 252 is now reporting he may be ready for this Saturday...