Carrick abstain in season's start

Manchester United's midfielder Michael Carrick will miss the opening games of the new campaign after suffering an ankle injury during pre-season action.

The 29 year old picked up a knock in the 7-1 win over an Airtricity League XI in Dublin and will be sidelined for around a fortnight.

"Carrick hurt his ankle. It is nothing serious, but he will be out for a couple of weeks, so he will miss the start of the season." said Ferguson.

Meanwhile, Manchester United are preparing to allow back-up strikers Danny Welbeck and Mame Biram Diouf to leave the club on loan.

The duo's first-team opportunities at Old Trafford appear to be limited, especially following the arrival of Mexico international Javier Hernandez earlier this summer.


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