Helguson was left out of last weekend's 1-0 defeat at Liverpool to protect a groin injury and is due to resume training later this week. R's boss Neil Warnock is optimistic that missing out at Anfield has given the veteran Icelandic striker a strong chance of starting against the Premier League champions. "Heidar should be OK," Warnock told the club's official website. "Missing the Liverpool trip has given him a real chance. He will resume training on Wednesday and we will see how he is." However, Ferdinand remains a doubt for the visit of the Red Devils after picking up a hamstring injury in the reverse at Liverpool. Ferdinand was initially expected to be sidelined for a fortnight after limping out early in the second half, but has a chance of being involved against United. Warnock added: "Anton has a hamstring strain but fortunately it is not as bad as we first thought. "He will be having intense treatment throughout this week and is touch and go for Sunday's game."
