Giggs fractured his arm during the recent Premier League encounter with Aston Villa. At the time it was thought the veteran Welshman would be out of action for four weeks, and probably slightly longer. But, while Giggs did miss the first leg against Milan at the San Siro and will also be consigned to the stands for Sunday's Carling Cup final, Ferguson has delivered an upbeat summary of the wide-man's recovery so far. If all goes to plan, the 36-year-old could be back to face Milan - and old friend David Beckham - when United look to reach the last eight next month. "Ryan still has the injury to the arm," said Ferguson. "But we are taking the plate out at the end of the week and he will be in full training after that, which is good news." With the international break following Sunday's Wembley showpiece against Villa, United are next in action at Wolves on March 6. The Milan game follows four days later prior to more crucial league matches against Fulham and Liverpool at Old Trafford.
