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Dartford boss Ady Pennock has played down fears over an injury to key midfielder Samir Carruthers. The gifted 31-year-old missed last weekend’s pre-season opener against Charlton amid suggestions he could miss the start of the campaign, But Pennock played down any suggestion that Carruthers faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines. “I’m not too sure, we’ve got to keep an eye on him,” responded Pennock. “Personally, I think he will be ready for the start of the season. We’re just being a little bit cautious. “He’s come in and trained with us, he’s a great character on and off the pitch but more i…