Sir Alex Ferguson has vowed to respect the J-League by fieldinghis strongest possible side in Manchester United's Far East touropener against Urawa Red Diamonds.
As champions, Urawa offer the Red Devils probably their toughesttest of their four-match trip.
Ferguson said: "It is possible Nani won't play and we have aslight doubt over Owen Hargreaves.
"Other than that I have my strongest squad available.
"We had a particularly hard game against Urawa two years ago and Iam expecting exactly the same this time.
"The quality of Japanese football has improved tremendously."
Ferguson's team selection is awaited eagerly, particularly inattack, where he must decide whether to hand Alan Smith a startingslot alongside Wayne Rooney.
Or he could opt to push tour captain Ryan Giggs into a moreoffensive position.
Only 43 games from equalling Sir Bobby Charlton's all-time clubappearance record, Giggs' future has been called into questionfollowing the summer purchases of Nani and Anderson.
Giggs said: "Whether the manager signed anyone or not, thechallenge is still there.
"You have to perform to your best, otherwise you won't play."
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