Silvestre Eyes Return

red_devil_07 Mar Mar 18, 2008 6:12 pm

Mikael Silvestre could return to competitive action this week after a six-month injury layoff.

The Frenchman damaged cruciate knee ligaments in United's 1-0 win over Everton at Goodison Park in September 2007.

After a successful rehabilitation programme the 30-year-old defender has now returned to training.

And Reds boss Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed that the full-back could take part in United’s Reserves clash with Manchester City on Thursday night.

“Mikael’s training with the first-team now and he’s coming along well,” Sir Alex told Manchester United Radio.

“It’s mainly been no-contact stuff but he should play in the next Reserves game, along with Gary Neville.”