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    Rio in fitness race for Champions League final

    By Soccernet staff

    Wednesday, May 20, 2009

    Rio Ferdinand could miss out on a starting place in the Champions League final unless the Manchester United defender can prove his fitness to Sir Alex Ferguson before the weekend. A persistent calf injury sustained in the Champions League semi-final second leg victory over Arsenal at the Emirates on May 5 has ruled the England centre-back out of United's last three matches. Although Ferguson is optimistic the 30-year-old will be available for Sunday's final Premier League match of the season ...

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