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No fracture for Ferdinand

First Published: Apr 07, 2008
Manchester United were given a boost on Monday when a scan revealed that defender Rio Ferdinand, seen here in 2006, had not broken a bone in his left foot, as had been feared.

Manchester United were given a boost on Monday when a scan revealed that defender Rio Ferdinand, seen here in 2006, had not broken a bone in his left foot, as had been feared.

Manchester United were given a boost on Monday when a scan revealed that defender Rio Ferdinand had not broken a bone in his left foot, as had been feared.

The England defender left Middlesbrough on crutches after Sunday's 2-2 Premier League draw, leading some to predict his season could be over.

Despite confirming that the 29-year-old had not suffered a fracture, United would not put any timescale on his return to action.