Why Carrick's Injury Is Now Even More Untimely

News that Paul Scholes faces up to eight weeks out as a result of medial knee ligament damage sustained in last night's 3-0 victory over Aalborg couldn't have come at a worse time for Manchester United. Had Michael Carrick been fit, Scholes's pending absence may not have caused as many anxious thoughts amongst the United faithful, and that's because of the similarities that the two players share - a huge credit to the way Carrick has performed since his move from Tottenham two seasons ago.