Michael Carrick looks certain to miss the start of Manchester United’s Champions League defence against Villarreal tomorrow night – while Dimitar Berbatov also missed the start of training this morning.

Celtic playmaker Shunsuke Nakamura has told boss Gordon Strachan he will be fit to face Benfica next week.

Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has admitted his availability for Tuesday’s Champions League opener with Rosenborg remains in doubt.