Manchester United have confirmed Christian Eriksen will be out of action for up to four months.
The Danish international was forced off during Friday’s 3-1 FA Cup win over Reading with an ankle injury following a challenge from Andy Carroll, who was later sent off for two bookings.
Eriksen was withdrawn shortly after and was spotted leaving Old Trafford wearing a protective boot.
The 30-year-old has proven a successful signing for United, establishing an eye-catching partnership with fellow summer arrival Casemiro.
A free transfer from Brentford, Eriksen has scored twice while registering nine assists in 31 appearances for United.
He will now, however, miss a sizeable portion of the campaign.
“While investigations are continuing, initial assessments indicate that Eriksen is likely to be out until late April or early May,” read a statement on United’s website.
United have one foot in the Carabao Cup final ahead of Tuesday night’s semi-final second leg against Nottingham Forest, who Erik ten Hag’s side beat 3-0 at the City Ground in the away leg.
