Carrick to miss the start of the new season (VIDEO) © EuroFootball.com

The new season will have to start without the experienced defender Michael Carrick, who suffered an injury.

The experienced footballer injured his ankle in a friendly match against players from the Irish league, which the English vice-champions easily won 7-1.

It is predicted that Carrick will not be able to play for several weeks, while the "Premier" league season starts on August 14.

Excerpts from the mentioned friendly match: