Silvestre primed for early return

Defender Mikael Silvestre will be fit for Manchester United following his ankle injury in time for Porto’s Champions League visit to Old Trafford next week.

Silvestre has been missing since picking up the injury against Leeds last month. But he is optimistic of completing a quicker than expected return next Tuesday as United attempt to recover a 2-1 deficit in the second leg of the last-16 tie.

There is a possibility that the 26-year-old will be fit for this Saturday’s FA Cup clash with Fulham.