Source: SKY_Sports
Fergie hopeful on Owen
// A bit of a hack but it works// The article snippet is wrapped onto a second line, even when #article-sub is emptyif( $("div#article-sub").children().length == 0 ) {$("div#article-sub").remove();} Sir Alex Ferguson has played down the severity of Michael Owen's groin injury, saying he will return in weeks.[LNB] The former Newcastle man felt his groin after training on Sunday and had hoped it had cleared up ahead of the visit of Wolfsburg.[LNB]Owen was given the nod against the Bundesliga champions, but was forced off after just 20 minutes after feeling the injury once more.[LNB]Ferguson admits the 29-year-old will need a short spell on the sidelines, although he expects him fit and available within three weeks.[LNB]Tweak"He felt his groin after training on Sunday," he explained. "He trained a little bit on Monday and we had a rest day yesterday.[LNB]"He thought he was fine. Groins are groins. On a wet surface like that he's turned quickly and it's come again.[LNB]"We had to take him off. I don't think it's a serious one. Groin injuries can be troublesome and it could be two to three weeks.[LNB]"The only good part about it is his fitness levels are very good, so he shouldn't need to worry about that."[LNB]Midfield duoMeanwhile, Ferguson reserved special praise for midfield duo Michael Carrick and Anderson following United's 2-1 win over Wolfsburg.[LNB]The Scottish tactician was delighted with United's performance, but felt the pair ran the show in midfield with Carrick scoring the winner.[LNB]"I think we had a very good team performance tonight in terms of our football," he continued.[LNB]"I think Michael and Anderson in central midfield had particularly good games for us.[LNB]"It doesn't do him any harm in scoring a goal, but he really did enjoy himself tonight.[LNB]"We think that he's always slow to start the seasons since he's come to us and it's normally about October that he gets into his stride and we're seeing that."[LNB]
