Uefa Champions League, Semi-final second leg
Venue:
Emirates Stadium Date:
Tuesday, 5 May Kick-off:
1945 BST
Coverage:
Live commentary on BBC Radio 5 Live with live text commentary on the BBC Sport website. Live on ITV1
 Ferdinand was replaced by Evans at Old Trafford
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Manchester United received a boost ahead of their Champions League semi-final against Arsenal on Tuesday when Rio Ferdinand returned to training.
The centre-back was taken off in the 1-0 first-leg win at Old Trafford with damaged ribs following a clash with goalkeeper Edwin van der Saar.
But scans revealed the 30-year-old did not sustain any broken bones.
Ferdinand, who missed the 2-0 win over Middlesbrough, could now feature in the second leg at the Emirates on Tuesday.
The England international coughed up blood in United's dressing room following the accidental clash with Van der Saar in the latter stages of the second half against Arsenal last Wednesday, spending the night in hospital as a precaution.
However, scans revealed no extensive damage had been caused in the collision, increasing his chances of taking his place alongside Nemanja Vidic in the heart of the defence.
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Always United
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United have injury concerns over Patrice Evra, who was replaced by Rafael in the 78th minute against Middlesbrough after sustaining a leg injury.
Although United manager Sir Alex Ferguson believes the left-back should be fit for the crucial second leg, he has a number of options available should the Frenchman fail a fitness test.
First-leg goalscorer John O'Shea could move to left-back, with Gary Neville returning to take his place at the right side of defence.
Or Ferguson could utilise either Rafael or Jonny Evans, who replaced Ferdinand on 87 minutes against Arsenal, at left-back.
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