PHIL JONES AND Jonny Evans are likely to be available for Manchester United’s Champions League clash with Real Madrid tomorrow night.
The defensive duo were doubts for the game against the La Liga giants after being withdrawn during the 2-0 league win over Everton, with Alex Ferguson revealing after the game that the pair would need to be assessed.
However, it now appears both players are in contention to start at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu after completing a training session today. Ashley Young and Paul Scholes, who were both suffering from minor knee issues, also came through the session unscathed before the squad flew out to Madrid.
The injury news is not as positive for Madrid, however, as influential midfielder Xabi Alonso failed to complete yesterday’s training exercises due to complications with the pelvic problem that has sidelined him for a week. Nevertheless, he is expected to take part tomorrow night.
Defender Pepe is expected to make his first start since December, having recovered from an ankle injury. Club captain and goalkeeper Iker Casillas is out due to a broken thumb and is likely to be replaced by Diego Lopez.
