Achilles injury sidelines Carrick

Published : 10 Sep 2010 09:46:35

Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick is out for three weeks because of an Achilles tendon injury.The 29-year-old started the Community Shield win over Chelsea but has made just one substitute appearance for United in their three league games. "He should be out for three weeks, maybe a month at most," said United boss Sir Alex Ferguson. "It has been bothering him for a few weeks, so we sent him to a specialist in London and he had an injection." He added: "We are hoping that settles.... read more