Manchester United have announced that defender Phil Jones could be out for up to eight weeks after undergoing a surgery on the injured knee.
The 20-year-old has missed a start to the season through a back injury he sustained during pre-season, but has now suffered a meniscus tear in training, meaning he could be sidelined for up to two months.
“Phil Jones has had surgery on a knee meniscus tear sustained in training,” Manchester United spokesman told club’s official website. “It will require six to eight weeks of rehabilitation.”
Defender Chris Smalling remains on the sidelines with a metatarsal injury, but Jonny Evans and Rio Ferdinand have recently returned into action.
Manchester United return into action next weekend by playing host to Wigan, and the Red Devils are 1.25 (1/4) with Bodog to win their third game in a row.
Sir Alex Ferguson’s men are still second favourites for the league title, with the majority of online bookmakers offering 3.00 (2/1) on United to win the league trophy.
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