Losing RIo Ferdinand would be a bitter blow for United manager Sir Alex Ferguson considering the
defender has only just returned from three months out with a back
injury.
Ferguson said: “Rio’s performance level is important.
“It is important to have him back because getting the centre-halves fit is key to our progress this season.”
Ferdinand has until tomorrow evening to respond.
Even if Ferdinand does admit his guilt, he could still figure in tomorrow night’s Carling Cup semi-final with Manchester City at Old Trafford and begin his punishment on Sunday, when the Red Devils visit Arsenal.
That seems a more logical move that beginning the suspension immediately, as United also have the option to do, a move that would rule Ferdinand out of the games against City, Arsenal and Portsmouth at Old Trafford on February 6.
If Ferdinand plays against City the third match of any suspension would be at Aston Villa on February 10.
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