Final countdown

Each day on ManUtd.com’s live blog we’ll bring you insider updates from OT as preparations for the Champions League final gather pace…

Monday

19:07 Anderson's unearthed a new nickname for Sir Alex: "He's the big daddy, especially to the young players," he says. "He has created a big family I feel comfortable with. We are all good friends. It is why United is the greatest team in the world.” Look out for interview with Ando on ManUtd.com on Tuesday morning. I'm packed now and ready for an early start on Tuesday morning. I need to be at Manchester airport for 6am UK time before joining big daddy and the players in Rome. (BH)

16:03 Carlos Tevez is putting off all thoughts of sorting out his future until after the Champions League final - which he's completely focused on. “I want to win it first, for the club and the fans. Then we'll talk about the future. I really like it here and want to be part of the success," he's quoted as saying. (BH)

14:53 Barcelona injury doubts Andres Iniesta and Thierry Henry both trained today, although not at the same intensity as the rest of their team-mates. It was their final session before Pep Guardiola's men departed for Rome. (BH)

13:03 Swiss referee Massimo Busacca will take charge of the final. He officiated the semi-final first-leg tie between us and Barca last year, and was the man in the middle for our 1-0 win at Porto this term. The 40-year-old already has experience of a European showpiece after reffing (why isn't that term used more often in the written word?) the UEFA Cup final in 2007. (BH)

12:52 Bit unrelated, but have you seen Eric Cantona's comments doing the rounds? He reckons he could one day return to United as a coach or