Headache for Fergie

MANCHESTER United manager Sir Alex Ferguson admits he has selection problems for Saturday’s game at Tottenham Hotspur.

Midfield man Michael Carrick was ruled out of last night’s Champions League game against Aalborg with a thigh strain, which is why Ferguson did not risk Darren Fletcher, who may be needed for the trip to White Hart Lane as Paul Scholes is not yet ready for a starting spot after recovering from injury.

“I have issues about the midfield for Saturday’s match which is why I selected the players in the middle I did last night,” he explained.

Ferguson added that central defender Rio Ferdinand is also a worry for Spurs after last night suffering another back spasm.

And the Reds’ manager revealed Dimitar Berbatov missed the European tie with an Achilles injury picked up last weekend, making him another doubt.

United’s 2-2 draw against Aalborg ensured they won their group and in the knockout phase they are poised to play Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid, Inter Milan, Sporting Lisbon or Olympique Lyonnais - when the draw is made next Friday.