The Court of Arbitration for Sport yesterday made the landmark ruling
that allows all clubs to block their players from participating in the
Olympic Games.
As such, the Red Devils - who, in order to avoid
any conflict, allowed Anderson to participate in Beijing - would be
able to bring the 20-year-old back from China for the start of the
English season.
Given that both Owen Hargreaves (knee) and
Michael Carrick (virus) are serious doubts for the Community Shield
clash against Portmsouth, it would be far from unreasonable if Sir Alex
Ferguson ordered his Brazilian midfielder to return to Old Trafford
immediately.
But it is believed the United boss will allow the former Porto man to represent the Selecao, who are heavily backed to claim their first Olympic gold.
It remains to be seen how other Premier League clubs will react to the CAS's decision.
saw him play just now.