Hernandez could face Stoke
Javier Hernandez escaped serious injury against Chelsea last weekend and could even feature for United against Stoke City on Saturday.
There were grave fears for the Mexican striker's health after an Ashley Cole challenge left Hernandez writhing in agony on the Old Trafford turf.
"At the time it happened, there was no feeling in the leg and we thought it was some nerve damage," Sir Alex told media at his pre-match press conference. But Hernandez resumed training on Thursday and Sir Alex confirmed: "He's available for tomorrow."
The boss also hopes to be able to call on Rio Ferdinand to bolster United's defence against a Stoke side he says has "made phenomenal progress" over the last few years. The England international missed last Sunday's clash with Chelsea with a calf injury but has trained this week and is ready to return.
"Hopefully Rio will be back for Stoke," Sir Alex said. "Experience will be important there. There's a slight doubt with Chris Smalling, though. We'll see what he's like in training this morning."
It's not all good news, though. Nemanja Vidic, who suffered a calf injury in United's opening-weekend win at West Bromwich Albion, still hasn't resumed training. "He's making slow progress. He's still having treatment."
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