Source: Telegraph
Manchester United's Michael Owen out for three weeks with groin injury
Owen, making only his third start in a United shirt since his free transfer arrival from Newcastle in July, lasted just 20 minutes in front of the watching England coach Fabio Capello before succumbing to a pre-existing groin injury.[LNB]The 29 year-old had been unable to train with his United team-mates on Tuesday as a result of the problem.[LNB] Related ArticlesManchester United 2 Wolfsburg 1Champions League actionChampions League tablesChampions League fixturesAnd manager Sir Alex Ferguson, who insisted that the injury was aggravated by the wet surface at Old Trafford, admits that the former Liverpool forward is now facing up to three weeks on the sidelines.[LNB]Ferguson said: "Groin injuries are difficult to assess, but it is maybe going to be 2-3 weeks with Michael.[LNB]"His fitness levels are very good, though, so that shouldn't be an issue and I don't think it will be too long.[LNB]"He felt his groin in training on Sunday and trained a little bit on Monday, but he had a rest on Tuesday and he thought he was fine.[LNB]"Groins are groins and, on a wet surface like that, he's turned quickly, it has gone again and we've had to take him off. It's not serious, but groin injuries can be troublesome."[LNB]EmailPrint .at15t_email {display:none !important;}Share|tweetmeme_url = 'http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/leagues/premierleague/manutd/6248727/Manchester-Uniteds-Michael-Owen-out-for-three-weeks-with-groin-injury.html';tweetmeme_style = 'compact';tweetmeme_source = 'TelegraphNews';Email|Printhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/leagues/premierleague/manutd/6248727/Manchester-Uniteds-Michael-Owen-out-for-three-weeks-with-groin-injury.htmlTelegraphNews Man Utd
