Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson isn't panicking over Rio Ferdinand's fitness concerns.
The Mail on Sunday says there has been speculation that the United boss was about to hit the transfer panic button as a series of injuries continue to restrict Ferdinand.
Ferguson's concern is shared by England manager Fabio Capello as he makes his plans for the World Cup finals in South Africa next summer.
But the United boss is still confident the champions can cope without going into the transfer market in the January window even if the Ferdinand situation worsens.
Ferguson said: "There are several options if I need them. Rio has had a few problems but what he needs most is matches to get him back to complete match fitness."
Ferdinand, 30, sees an osteopath three times a week, is tied to a special United fitness programme and has conceded that his back injury may saddle him with a limp in later life. He featured in yesterday's 2-0 win at Stoke City.
