Rio Ferdinand hopes to be fit for Manchester United's clash with Blackburn on Saturday and says he hasn't felt this good for two years.
United centre-half ready to return to action after niggling foot injury
Rio Ferdinand hopes to be fit for Manchester United's Premier League clash with Blackburn on Saturday and says he has not felt this good for two years.
The 33-year-old England defender came in for criticism for his performances earlier in the season, but he returned to top form prior to Christmas and is now raring to go again after a niggling foot injury.
Ferdinand - who has featured 17 times in all competitions for United this campaign - was forced to sit out the recent 5-0 wins over Fulham and Wigan, but should be ready to make his return against Rovers at Old Trafford.
"I haven't felt this good for 18 months to two years," said the United centre-half in
The Sun. "Playing regular games breeds confidence in your own body and your performances and, as I said, I feel great.
Criticism
"A lot has been said about individuals in our squad, which is something you come to expect at Manchester United, and I think the criticism has been harsh in some cases.
"I've always said that when I'm playing consistently you will see the best of me."
Ferdinand, who signed for United from Leeds in 2002, added: "The problems I've had the last couple of seasons with injuries have meant I've been getting through games and maybe not able to train, then missing a few games and coming back in.
"That makes it difficult to get a level of consistency, but this season I've played consistently and you can see the rewards of that."
