Cristiano Ronaldo's speedy recovery from injury may see him play a part in the Champions League on Wednesday.The Portuguese star had originally been given an October comeback date, but has since surprised medics by recuperating much quicker than expected following his July ankle surgery.With United eager to make a bright start to the defence of the Champions League crown they won by beating Chelsea in Moscow, news of Ronaldo's possible participation against Villarreal has proved a major boost to United boss Sir Alex Ferguson."He's been making great strides in the direction towards first-team football," said Ferguson."Ronaldo is training now, he's with the first team and he's also aiming to be a substitute at Chelsea on September 21. He's come on leaps and bounds. "I think we mentioned a couple of weeks ago he was making rapid progress in terms of overcoming the injury problem he had and the training he's been doing with the physios and Tony Strudwick the fitness coach." Despite the good news surrounding Ronaldo, United will definitely be without Michael Carrick for the Villarreal match after the midfielder injured his right ankle in Saturday's 2-1 defeat at Liverpool.The England international will also miss the game against Chelsea, as will defender Nemanja Vidic who is suspended following his red card at Anfield.
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