Scholes has been out since he suffered cartilage damage in his knee
prior to the Champions League win over Dynamo Kiev in the Ukraine
two months ago.
Although Anderson's excellent form in central midfield has
compensated for Scholes' absence, the 33-year-old is still a major
figure in Ferguson's plans for the remainder of the campaign.
And, after visiting a specialist last week, Ferguson is now able to
plot a more definitive comeback path for the former England
international.
"The report from the specialist is very good," said the United
manager.
"Paul will be starting straightforward running next week and they
think he will be training with us, football-wise, in six weeks'
time."
Providing Scholes sticks to his schedule, he could be back in
action in time to face Tottenham at White Hart Lane on February
2.
More importantly, he will be around when United resume their
Champions League quest, with next Friday's draw set to pit them
against either Celtic, Fenerbahce, Olympiakos, Schalke or Lyon in
the first knock-out round.
