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Man Utd No2 Phelan: Evans more than capable replacing Rio

Manchester United assistant boss Mike Phelan insists they're not losing any sleep over the prospect of Rio Ferdinand missing Wednesday's clash with Inter Milan.

An ankle injury could mean Ferdinand sitting out United's Champions League clash, but Phelan says: "There's a small swelling to his ankle. I don't know if he'll be fit for Wednesday, but Jonny Evans is more than a substitute for Rio if he doesn't make it."

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