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Published 08:57 15 Aug 2011 BST
Updated 03:19 1 Jun 2013 BST
Despite winning their opening game, Manchester United's first choice defenders are already facing a spell on the sidelines.
United captain Nemnaja Vidic and centre back partner Rio Ferdinand both had to be substituted during the game after picking up knocks, Ferdinand's seeming to be the more serious, clutching his hamstring as he was taken off.
This follows on from the loss of Rafael Da Silva, whom Ferguson confirmed had damaged his shoulder, which will require surgery and up to the ten weeks out of the game.
Ferguson told Sky Sports: "We've had a rough time with injuries.
“Young Rafa has done his shoulder in training in Friday and will be out for 10 weeks, he's probably going to have an operation.
“Rio will be out for six weeks. Vidic will have checks tomorrow, we don't know if it's just a nerve or something, but he could be out for a couple of weeks.”
United are facing some tough competition in the next forthnight with games against Tottenham and Arsenal. Ferguson can be buoyed by the the fact the Patrice Evra is returning from injury and should be available for selection against Spurs next Monday.
"We can always put Fabio on the right if we need to. We also have Chris Smalling, so we will get through,'' said Ferguson.
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