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Ferguson has strong squad for Chelsea tie

ESPN staff
April 11, 2011
Sir Alex Ferguson will have his first choice back four when Chelsea come to Old Trafford on Tuesday © Getty Images
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Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed Manchester United have an almost full-strength squad for their Champions League quarter-final second leg against Chelsea on Tuesday.

United know they will advance to the last four if they keep a clean sheet at Old Trafford, having built a 1-0 advantage in the first leg at Stamford Bridge. Ferguson will be able to pick from a strong defence, with Rio Ferdinand crucially lining up alongside Nemanja Vidic.

The Red Devils harbour doubts over right-back Rafael da Silva, who limped out of the weekend win against Fulham, but Ferguson says the Brazilian could recover - it just depends on whether he decides to risk the youngster.

"Rafael did a bit of jogging this morning," said Ferguson. "Hopefully he will be able to be ready for tomorrow but I am not sure about it. There is a little doubt and it is not something I want to be risking in a major game.

"He really has to do something special tomorrow morning to change my mind about it."

The only other concern is Darren Fletcher, who has not played in over a month due to a virus.

Wayne Rooney is available for the Champions League clash, despite the fact he is still serving a two-game domestic suspension that rules him out of the weekend FA Cup semi-final against Manchester City.

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