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Ander Herrera facing SIX weeks on sidelines and could miss blockbuster Chelsea clash
MANCHESTER UNITED could be without Ander Herrera for six weeks, which could see him miss vital games against Everton, Chelsea, City and Arsenal.
Herrera came off in the 2-1 win over West Ham last weekend after fracturing a rib.
Initial reports indicated he could be out for a few weeks, with United's Twitter feed suggesting they would 'monitor his progress'.
Herrera became United's TENTH player to be forced onto the treatment table.
The Times is now reporting that Herrera could face six weeks on the sidelines.
A real shame this injury, but now's not the time to feel sorry for myself. I'm already working to be back as soon as possible!
— Ander Herrera (@AnderHerrera) September 30, 2014
A real shame this injury, but now's not the time to feel sorry for myself
Herrera tweeted yesterday: "A real shame this injury, but now's not the time to feel sorry for myself.
"I'm already working to be back as soon as possible!
This would mean he would miss a key run of fixtures that could arguably make or break United's season.
United however could have Phil Jones back for the Everton game on Sunday (12pm) after he recovered from a hamstring injury.