Ferdinand and Anderson injuries trouble Manchester United

Newly appointed captain of England Rio Ferdinand will miss his first chance to lead the side out against Egypt next week, for the back problem that has been troubling him all season has surfaced again in training. He will also miss the Carling Cup final against Aston Villa as Manchester United look to win their first trophy of the season.

There is further concern for the Old Trafford side after Brazilian starlet Anderson was ruled out of action for the rest of the season after rupturing his cruciate ligament against West Ham on Wednesday night. Anderson had only just returned to the United side after being dropped for an unsanctioned trip home to Brazil, but could only last 19 minutes of the match. In a double blow for the midfielder, he will also miss this summer's World Cup in South Africa.

The Barclays Premier League is in the final third of the season, and tension is mounting as the title race heats up. Manchester United at least are boosted by the return of Serbian central defender Nemanja Vidic, who will probably line up alongside Jonny Evans until Ferdinand's return to fitness.

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