England lost to Russia on the surface in a Euro 2008 qualifier and Aston Villa manager Martin O’Neill was critical of the pitch last season when they lost to CSKA.
“I have no issues with the pitch in Moscow,” said Ferguson. “When Luton and QPR had them all those years ago we always played well on them.
“We had a great record at those artificial pitches and that was when the artificial pitches weren’t as good. The one in Moscow has a far better covering on it.
“I watched CSKA’s previous Champions League game and I didn’t see any issue with it at all. It is a passing surface and we have good passers in our side.”
