David Beckham could recover from his ankle injury in time for Manchester United's Champions League return against Deportivo La Coruna next week, Alex Ferguson confirmed today.
Beckham was stretchered off in stoppage time during United's 2-0 win at the Riazor Stadium last night following a late tackle by Diego Tristan.
The England captain was walking with a slight limp as he travelled back to Manchester this morning with the rest of the United squad. He was wearing flip-flops and had his left ankle bandaged.
Beckham was due to have a scan later today to determine the seriousness of his injury, but Ferguson insisted it was not that bad.
"We will know more later, but he could be back for next week," said Ferguson.
If so, will be a huge relief for Ferguson as he is already without the suspended Paul Scholes and the injured Roy Keane, who will be out for four to six weeks with a hamstring injury.
Argentine midfielder Juan Sebastian Veron is also likely to be unavailable with an Achilles injury.
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