Manchester United's Rio Ferdinand insists his latest injury lay-off was only 'precautionary'.
New England captain's latest problem only a 'minor setback'
Manchester United and England defender Rio Ferdinand insists there are no long-term concerns over his fitness after describing his latest injury lay-off as 'precautionary'.
The 31-year-old has been persistently troubled by a back problem and missed last Sunday's Carling Cup final and England's friendly victory over Egypt on Wednesday.
But Ferdinand claims his most recent spell on the sidelines is nothing to worry about and he is set to face Wolves at Molineux on Saturday in the Premier League.
The new England captain said in
The Sun: "This latest problem has only been a minor setback. It's just been precautionary, me not playing, to make sure it doesn't get any worse.
"But I'm fine now, no pain, so I'm cool.
"It was decided it was best for me to stay in Manchester and train, rather than with England."
