Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson says Nani could be ready for their Europa League clash with Ajax.

Although there were fears he could face a lengthy spell on the sidelines when he hobbled off, the likelihood is the 25-year-old will feature either in Amsterdam or in the second leg of the Europa League tie at Old Trafford.

"Nani could be fit for the Ajax game but he'll certainly be fit for the next one," declared Sir Alex. "He's got a chance of being fit for Thursday.

"It was his ankle - he got a knock against Arsenal towards the end of the game. It's a small ligament injury on the outside of his foot."