Vidic blow for United

NEMANJA VIDIC will miss the start of the Barclays Premier League season, Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson revealed yesterday.

Vidic has been ruled out of tomorrow’s Community Shield showpiece against Chelsea at Wembley and the following game with Birmingham because of a calf injury.

Wes Brown is also sidelined this weekend with a thigh problem but is expected back for the opening league match while Gary Neville is unavailable because of a groin strain.