Ferguson unsure if WC stars will be ready for kick-off

Sir Alex Ferguson admits some of Man Utd’s World Cup stars may miss the start of the season.

United’s World Cup players are not due back for training until July 28, which does not give agreat deal of time before the season starts on August 16 against Newcastle.

“Winning is part of what we have to do here,” Ferguson told Sky Sports News about their trip to America.

“But the main object is to get everyone game time and come back ready, fit to start the season.

“Even the Community Shield does not come into the agenda in terms of a need to win game.

“It’s always been used at this club as the final part of our preparation.

“It’s on August 8 and then they have internationals during that week, and then we have our first game the following Monday against Newcastle.

“By that time, after we’ve surveyed the fitness of the ones who’ve been in the World Cup because they don’t come back until July 28, we’ll really know whether any or all of them should play in the opening game.

“I have a feeling that we’ll probably not play them all, but maybe one or two will play.”