Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson hopes the return to training of Rio Ferdinand and Anderson is now only a matter of weeks.
Ferguson has confirmed Michael Owen and Wayne Rooney will both feature for 45 minutes in the Community Shield, although a number of senior players will not be involved.
"Gabriel Obertan still has the ankle injury he picked up in the United States," said Ferguson.
"It will be a few weeks before Rio Ferdinand is back amongst us and Owen Hargreaves is still in the United States.
"Anderson is making good progress from his knee injury and he could be back training in two or three weeks."
Brazilian twins Rafael and Fabio are doubtful after suffering food poisoning during the week.
