Scholes facing long lay-off

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson believes Paul Scholes could be out for six to eight weeks after injuring his knee against Aalborg.

Scholes: Injured against Aalborg
Scholes: Injured against Aalborg

Scholes had to be substituted after 16 minutes against United's Danish opponents in Tuesday night's Champions League clash.

Although the team managed well without him, winning 3-0 in their Group E match, the loss of Scholes potentially until late November will be a significant blow to United.

The former England international was replaced following a challenge with Thomas Augustinussen.

Ryan Giggs came on as his replacement, and laid on the first goal for Wayne Rooney.

Speaking after the match, Ferguson revealed Scholes may face a lengthy lay-off, denying him the services of the 33-year-old whose experience is valued in the United midfield.

Your Comments

ooncs (Arsenal fan)

"Good news to all Man Utd hater. Dirty player such Paul Scholes should be out of action long ago."

ruud_mu_10 (Manchester United fan)

"Not good!"

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