Nemanja Vidic returns for Manchester United after eight-month absence

. Serbian played for an hour in the friendly match in Oslo

. Shinji Kagawa

substitute against Valerenga

Nemanja Vidic said he was very happy after making his first appearance since suffering a serious knee injury in the defeat to Manchester United 2-1 Basel last December. The United captain, who spent eight months on the sidelines after cruciate ligament surgery, played for an hour on Sunday draw against Norway in Oslo Valerenga side.

associated Vidic Rio Ferdinand in central defense in one afternoon, when Sir Alex Ferguson was left Manchester, leaving Mike Phelan, his assistant, in charge of first team duties. The Manchester United manager is reported to be close to signing Lucas Moura but Brazilian Federation has rejected suggestions that the midfielder, who is valued at £ 30 million, is having a medical with the Premier League club .

Although United were frustrated that they could not convert possession into goals against Valerenga, Ferguson will be pleased to know that Vidic came in the environment without any problems. The Serbian was part of a strong team United States, which included four players - Nani, Wayne Rooney, Danny Welbeck and Ashley Young - who made their first appearance in pre-season, after participating in the Euro 2012

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dominated and had several decent chances, but was Valerenga who came closest when marking Rooney Chuma Anene head clear of the line in the second half. Shinji Kagawa, £ 17m signing from Borussia Dortmund was the Kingdom seemed lively Welbeck after its entry into a double change on 61 minutes that saw Anderson replace Vidic. The 30-year Vidic was satisfied with his career start. "Everything went well," he said. "Obviously it was the first game for some players, too. It was a good test. The result was not what we expected, but we still had a few occasions. I think it was a very good game and a good test for us.

"I felt good. Obviously, after eight months without game, you have to get used to his position and again, fitness-wise, because it should not be in a few weeks, but I'm glad I . knee felt good and I felt good. Hopefully all parties [who] will be better. "

Vidic has admitted that it was difficult to be away for so long, but he said he was determined to prove that he is able to return to the same player. "It was frustrating, but I knew I would be out for six months and I would try to make the best of it, to work hard. And of course, when I [wanted] to be the same as it was before the accident, "he said." It was my goal and we'll see how good a job as I did in the six months. Obviously, this is hard, but it's part of football career and all athletes. has the risk of injury and I hope this is the last days and more are coming for me. "
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now head of Gothenburg for a tantalizing match against Barcelona, ??who suffered a punishment experience in the Champions League final at Wembley last year, when the team won 3 Spanish -1 and beat his opponents. "It will be a tough game, obviously, a good test for us. Need these matches before the league starts," said Vidic. "We must prepare for the Premier League and the Champions League and that's our goal."

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