The centre-back is likely to be sidelined for the foreseeable future after undergoing surgery on his knee.
Manchester United’s injury woes this summer have been one of the main reasons behind the club’s extensive leakage of goals.
Although the Red Devils were handed a big boost with the return of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Nemanja-Vidic-c27550 in August, the Serbian stopper still looks far from his best and was lucky not have suffered crushing losses in the opening few games.
Fulham managed to score twice against a relaxed United side, while Southampton could have pulled off the shock of the season after coming incredibly close to beating the Premier League runners-up.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Alex-c4752 Ferguson will have some breathing space in the defensive department, but the tactician is one tackle away from forming an emergency backline as Phil Jones’ latest setback
was confirmed today.
The former Blackburn http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Rovers-c40385 man has enjoyed a prosperous career in Manchester, but recurring physical problems have threatened to damage his abilities in recent months.
Jones has not featured for the Reds after suffering from a back spasm during a pre-season tour and looks set to continue his spell on the sidelines after undergoing an operation on his knee meniscus.
An Old Trafford official confirmed the youngster’s ordeal, lamenting that the player faces a 6-8 week spell in the stands now.
"http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Phil-Jones-c29903 has had surgery on a knee meniscus tear sustained in training that will require six to eight weeks of rehabilitation,” read a statement on the club’s website.
However, there is some good news on the horizon as well, with http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Chris-c9006 Smalling also recovering well from his well documented injury crisis and could return to form strong defensive cover for starting duo Vidic and Ferdinand.
The International break has come at good time for the Red Devils, whose recently updated injury list contains some high profile stars.
Alongside Jones, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Wayne-Rooney-c36736 is also recuperating after suffering a nasty gash on his leg during a home game against Fulham. But the striker is well on the road to recovery and aims to be back before the month is out.
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