Marouane Fellaini knee ligament damage confirmed by Belgium boss Roberto Martinez as Manchester United midfielder faces two weeks out

  • Marouane Fellaini will be out for a 'couple of weeks' with a knee ligament injury 
  • It has been confirmed he suffered knee ligament damage against Bosnia 
  • The Manchester United midfielder limped off after just 23 minutes on Saturday
  • He will miss a vital clash with Liverpool as well as Champions League games 

Belgium manager Roberto Martinez has confirmed Marouane Fellaini suffered knee ligament damage in his side's victory over Bosnia.

The Manchester United man faces two weeks out with an injury to his medial ligament in his left knee, meaning he will miss his club's clash at Liverpool on Saturday at a time when the Red Devils are already without Paul Pogba and Michael Carrick.

As well as the game at Anfield, Fellaini is set to miss United's away games against Benfica in the Champions League, Huddersfield in the Premier League and Swansea in the Carabao Cup.

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Marouane Fellaini injured his knee during Belgium's 4-3 victory over Bosnia on Saturday

Fellaini suffered knee ligament damage during the early stages of the World Cup qualifier 

Fellaini suffered knee ligament damage during the early stages of the World Cup qualifier 

'It was a very unfortunate injury for Marouane Fellaini,' Martinez said.


'I don't think the state of the pitch played any part and it was just a collision between two strong players who wanted to win the ball, and unfortunately Marouane ended up with damage in his ligament.

'But there was nothing wrong in that respect so the relationship is very, very good with Manchester United as you would expect.'  

The official Twitter account of the Belgium national team confirmed Fellaini's injury on Sunday morning, writing: '@Fellaini is out for a couple of weeks. Scan (on) left knee injury (MCL sprain). Get well soon Marouane!'

Belgium manager Roberto Martinez has confirmed the injury to Fellaini

Belgium manager Roberto Martinez has confirmed the injury to Fellaini

Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne, Fellaini's Belgium team-mate, said Premier League clubs would be unhappy their players were made to take part in the game, played in less than perfect conditions.

'The pitch was dangerous,' said De Bruyne. 'But we knew that on Friday. We had trained and we knew what was waiting for us.

'I can understand that they are not going to be happy in England when they see that match on TV. But it is what it is and you have to play.' 

Martinez also declared Romelu Lukaku fit for Belgium's World Cup qualifier with Cyprus on Tuesday after the striker recovered from an ankle injury.

'Romelu Lukaku is fit,' said the Belgium boss. 'We are in touch with Man United's medical team. I haven't received a phone call from Jose Mourinho as yet.' 

Romelu Lukaku has been declared fit for Belgium's World Cup qualifier with Cyprus on Tuesday

Romelu Lukaku has been declared fit for Belgium's World Cup qualifier with Cyprus on Tuesday