34-year-old Paul Scholes hasn't seen much action this season and
damaged knee ligaments during the Champions League Group E clash
with Aalborg.
Reports had suggested that the experienced midfielder was already
spraying passes around the training ground and would back in time
for the Manchester derby on November 30
"There's no chance of him being back for City, absolutely no
chance," Fergie affirmed. "We’ve pencilled him in for the week
before the Japan trip. The week before, possibly."
The Red Devils are scheduled to take part in the FIFA Club World
Cup in Japan in December and Scholes should see some playing
time.
"Paul's doing very well," the Scot added, "He’s kicking a ball and
he’s doing a lot of straight running, but that’s it."